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Three killed in B1 accident

A DRIVER and two passengers have died after their vehicle overturned on the B1 western bypass under the Katutura and Windhoek Central Hospital bridge around 03h00 this morning.

According to Namibian Police spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi, it is alleged that the driver of a Polo GTI lost control of the vehicle, hit a bridge pillar and overturned, killing himself and the two passengers instantly. The deceased are the driver, Francois Lottering (31), and brothers Mark (31) and Carlton Korner (33).

The trio were allegedly last seen at the night club London, in Prosperita, and were later seen racing with an Audi, which was not found at the scene.

The next of kin of the deceased have been informed and a police investigation into the matter is ongoing.

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