The 38-year-old man who died instantly in an accident between Mururani and Grootfontein on Sunday, has been identified by relatives as Kupembona Albert Kupembona.

The 16-seater minibus he was traveling in overturned and rolled several times on the B8 road between Mururani and Grootfontein.

Namibian Police Force (NamPol) Crime Investigations Coordinator in the Otjozondjupa Region, Deputy Commissioner Edna Nawa on Friday told Nampa the accident occurred at 15h30 on Sunday, approximately 100 kilometres northeast of Grootfontein.

‘Fourteen other occupants, including the driver who were with Kupembona, survived the accident with slight to serious injuries, and were taken to the Grootfontein State Hospital on the same day,’ said Nawa.

A culpable homicide charge was registered at the Maroelaboom Police Station against a 30-year-old male driver who allegedly lost control over the minibus after its left rear tyre burst, Nawa said.

The police officer further stated that the bus was driving from Rundu towards Groo
tfontein at the time of the accident, and police investigations into the matter continue.

Source: Namibia Press Agency