Four people lost their lives on Friday afternoon after three vehicles crashed into each other on the B1 road outside Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa region.
Namibian police head of community affairs in the region, senior inspector Maureen Mbeha, in a media statement on Saturday said the accident occurred approximately 33 kilometres south of Otjiwarongo towards Okahandja.
It happened at about 13h00 when a sedan allegedly swerved into the right lane due to a slippery road after it rained and crashed into an incoming pick-up. This resulted into a Corolla behind the pick-up to also crash into the sedan with severe impact.
“Three females aged 21, 57 and 80 years from the Corolla died. A 60-year-old woman from the sedan also died as a result of the accident,” Mbeha said.
The deceased have been identified as Jana Grove (21), a Namibian national, Christina Prinsloo (57) from South Africa, and Chirise Steyn (80) from Namibia.
Their close relatives were informed on Friday afternoon, says the police officer.
The 60-year-old deceased woman from the sedan was yet to be identified.
A total of 13 people including the drivers were involved in this three-vehicle road accident, Mbeha says, adding that nine sustained slight to serious injuries and were first taken to the Otjiwarongo State Hospital, whereafter some were transferred to Windhoek hospitals.
A culpable homicide and reckless and negligent driving docket was on Friday opened at the Otjiwarongo Police Station.
Police investigations into the matter continue.
– Nampa
