The Namibian Police have confirmed the deaths of five people, who died in a motor-vehicle accident between Oshivelo and Tsumeb in the early hours of yesterday morning.

Police spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi said the accident happened around 01h00 when the driver of a white Nissan travelling from Walvis Bay to Ondangwa lost control of the vehicle, causing it to overturn.

“The vehicle veered off the road and overturned, killing four of its eight occupants instantly, and another who died in hospital,” she said. Three other occupants were injured and taken to the Tsumeb State Hospital for medical attention.

Shikwambi said the deceased persons have since been identified as 58-year-old Magdalena Ruanda, the driver, Martha Samuel (47), Reinhold Rannei Megameno Ankambo (18), Elizabeth Ruanda (5), and Bravo Simson (12).

The next of kin have been informed. -Nampa