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Tragic Boat Fire Kills 148 in Congo

Tragic Boat Fire Kills 148 in Congo
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World April 19, 2025 08:00

kinshasa - At least 148 people perish in a boat fire tragedy in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Hundreds missing as wooden boat capsizes. Safety concerns in Congo river transport.

Tragic Boat Fire in Congo

At least 148 individuals lost their lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo after a wooden motorboat caught fire and capsized, with reports of hundreds missing.

Details of the Incident

  • The boat, carrying around 500 passengers, sank in the Congo river in the country's northwest.
  • Officials reported that the fire started while a woman was cooking on board.
  • Many passengers, including women and children, drowned as they couldn't swim after jumping into the water.

Safety Concerns in Congo

Boat accidents are common in Congo due to the use of old, overloaded wooden boats as a primary means of transportation between villages.

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