Boat Capsizes In Congo, Over 50 Killed!
Boat carrying more passengers than capacity capsized in the river, more than 100 people drowned, 51 bodies found so far. More than 50 people have been killed and 60 are missing when a boat capsizes in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The accident happened in the Congo River. Nestor Magbado, spokesman for the governor of the northwestern province of Mongala, said 51 bodies had been recovered, while more than 60 were still missing. 39 people have also been saved safely in this accident. The spokesman said the passengers were not counted before boarding the boat. In such a situation, looking at the seating capacity of the boat, the number of missing people is being estimated. He said that the search and rescue operation is going on. We are hoping that as many people as possible can be saved alive. Capacity Anticipating Accidents Due To More Passengers Magbado said the accident due to bad weather during the night or may have caused more congested said....