THREE people were seriously injured in an accident, which occurred at Kongola checkpoint in Zambezi region, on Saturday.

The victims, identified as Lennox Mahunzi (36), the driver; Guysen Sitoli (32); and Lichisa Sileze (20), are admitted at Katima Mulilo State Hospital.

Zambezi regional police spokesperson inspector Kisco Sitali told The Namibian on Monday that Mahunzi, a police officer, and the other two victims were travelling in a Nissan double cab, when he lost control and the vehicle overturned around 07h00.

A case of reckless driving and driving a motor vehicle without a licence was reported at Menias Libuto Police station.

"It is also said the same driver damaged a school fence at Chetto area before the accident occurred," Sitali said.

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