Accident victims named The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVA Fund) has extended its condolences to the families of the six people who perished in car accidents on the B2 on Monday. In a statement, the CEO of the MVA Fund, Rosalia Martins-Hausiku urged relatives to contact the branch closest to them for funeral and loss of support claims as a result of the deaths.In the meanwhile the police in Erongo released the names of three persons that were killed when an Isuzu bakkie carrying 14 passengers overturned between Karibib and Usakos.
Chief Inspector Moses Uwe Kheib named the deceased as the driver, Brian Salmon Tjongarero (36) and two learners Ivorlin Lea Guises (11) and Jeroline Seibes (18).
He said the children were travelling to Erongosig Primary School from Usakos and the accident happened at 05:30 about 15 km outside Karibib.
“Preliminary investigations indicate the vehicle experienced a rear right-tyre burst and this resulted in the driver losing control. The bakkie left the road and rolled numerous times before coming to a standstill on its side.”
The driver and two children died on impact.
Commissioner Andreas Nelumbu added that the 12 surviving occupants sustained serious injuries and were admitted to the Usakos hospital.
“Four of the survivors were transferred to Windhoek for further treatment due to the nature of the injuries they sustained. We need to change the mind-set of motorists and will definitely intensify highway patrols. Accidents and the loss of lives are becoming a norm on our roads,” he said.
Nelumbu advised motorists to regularly check the roadworthiness of their vehicles especially before undertaking long trips and cautioned against overloading.
He also called on motorists to adhere to the rules of the road.
The MVA Fund echoed this call and asked the public to be more vigilant so as to improve road safety.
OTIS FINCK