A boat catches fire in Congo and capsizes, leaving at least 50 people dead, a local official says

At least 148 people die after boat catches fire in Congo, media reports say

The boat was carrying as many as 500 passengers, including women and children, when it overturned in the Congo River.

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A boat capsized after catching fire in in the northwestern Democratic Republic of Congo, resulting in at least 50 deaths. Hundreds reportedly remain missing. “The motorized wooden boat with about 400 passengers caught fire near the town of Mbandaka, Compétent Loyoko,” the Associated Press reports. Boat catches fire, capsizes in Congo, leaving at least 50 people dead and hundreds missing: official https://t.co/5JibLdAdMu pic.twitter.com/zQuaxNDm…

At least 148 people die after boat catches fire in Congo, Sky News reports

(Reuters) - The number of people found dead after a boat accident in Congo has risen to 148, Sky News reported on Friday, citing officials. Read full story

Tragedy on the Congo River: Boat Accident Claims 148 Lives

Tragedy on the Congo River: Boat Accident Claims 148 Lives A devastating boat accident on the Congo River has claimed 148 lives, according to officials cited by Sky News. The number of fatalities continues to rise as rescue operations proceed.The tragedy unfolded when a motorised wooden boat caught fire and capsized on Tuesday. Hundreds of passengers still remain unaccounted for, leaving families and officials in a desperate search for survivors…

At least 148 people die after boat catches fire in Congo

The fire started as a woman was cooking on board the boat, officials said, adding that children were among those who died after jumping in the water.

The death toll from a boat crash in Congo earlier this week rose to 148 with 100 still missing, investigators say

The death toll from a boat crash in Congo earlier this week rose to 148 with 100 still missing, investigators say.