Otavi: A GWM pick-up with 11 occupants overturned on the B1 road south of Otavi on Saturday. The Namibian Police Force's Head of Community Affairs in the Otjozondjupa Region, Senior Inspector Maureen Mbeha, in an interview with Nampa on Monday said a boy, whose identity has not been established, died on the spot.

According to Namibia Press Agency, the eight adults and three children were traveling from Outapi in the Omusati Region to Windhoek in the Khomas Region. 'The accident occurred at about 17h15 on Saturday approximately 35 kilometres south of Otavi. The vehicle's right rear wheel allegedly unhooked from the moving vehicle and the driver lost control, causing the vehicle to overturn,' said Mbeha.

The remaining 10 occupants, including the driver of the vehicle, sustained serious injuries and were taken to the Otjiwarongo State Hospital. Police investigations continue.