At least 20 drown as boat carrying students after exams sinks in DR Congo
Summary
A wooden boat carrying students returning from exams sank in central Democratic Republic of the Congo, resulting in at least 20 deaths. The boat went down near the joining point of the Sankuru and Kasai rivers, and many passengers survived the accident.Key Facts
- The boat was carrying students returning from state exams.
- The accident occurred in Kasai province at the meeting point of the Sankuru and Kasai rivers.
- At least 20 people died, and around 80 survived according to local officials.
- A witness said there were more than 200 people on the boat.
- Boat accidents are common in the Democratic Republic of the Congo due to overcrowding and poor safety standards.
- Poor safety rules and lack of infrastructure in remote areas contribute to many deaths in boat accidents.
- Local leaders criticized boat owners for prioritizing money over people’s safety.
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