Three Grade 8 learners of the Etoshapoort Junior Secondary School in Outjo died instantly after a vehicle they were travelling in overturned and rolled several times on the Outjo-Otavi gravel road. The deceased have been identified as 19-year-old Ronaldo Mukuyu, Seth Goreseb, 18, and Ricky Small Aukumeb, 16. The accident happened about 30 kilometres northeast of Outjo at about 01h00 on Sunday. Police Spokesperson in the Otjozondjupa Region, Warrant Officer Maureen Mbeha told Nampa there were four occupants in the vehicle, and a 16 year old classmate of the three deceased persons survived the accident with minor injuries.