A boat overturned in the Democratic Republic of Congress in Central Africa, causing a tragic accident. A motorcycle wood boat overturned in the river after the fire. 148 people were killed in the accident, dozens are still missing. People are being searched. When the accident occurred, 500 people were aboard the boat. Rescue operations are being carried out to save people.
Crash happened near Mobandaka
In the northwestern region of the Congo, a boat called HB Congalo was heading from the Matnakomo port to the Bolomba area, when the accident took place near Mobanda.
What did the officials say on the accident?
According to a local official, the boat caught fire when a woman was making food. River Commissioner, Competition Luuko confirmed this. As soon as people became angry and jumped into the river, they could protect themselves from the fire. Most of them did not even swim.
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Senator’s statement
“More than 500 people died on the boat,” said Senator Jean Palto Bofeli. More than 150 people need to be treated for burning a third degree.
Death data increased after rescue operation
Earlier, it was estimated that about 50 people were killed in the accident. However, as the rescue team started its rescue operation, the number increased to 148.
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Why are boat accidents common in Congo?
The boat crash in the Congo is not unusual, as most of the boat conditions in the countryside are worse. People depend on wooden boats for traffic in villages, which are already old. Protective standards are also ignored, most people are not given life jackets.
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