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30 killed in a boat sinking in northwestern Congo, residents say
- On Wednesday night, two overcrowded boats capsized on Lake Tumba in Equateur Province, resulting in the deaths of at least 30 individuals and leaving many others unaccounted for.
- The boats left Bikoro Port amid unstable weather and overloading despite warnings, with turbulent waters from heavy rain believed to have caused the sinking.
- Emergency response teams continue their efforts despite facing difficulties caused by shortages of boats, life jackets, and fuel necessary for the operations, as reported by local authorities overseeing the Bikoro Lake area.
- Witnesses reported severe overcrowding that forced some passengers away from the boats, and local authorities confirmed over 100 people had been aboard during the tragedy.
- The accident highlights ongoing transportation risks on Congo's lakes where poor infrastructure, overloaded vessels, and extreme weather often cause deadly incidents.
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The convoy of "three large attached canoes" was carrying "more than 200 people" who were going to a funeral. "There are also an undetermined number of missing people," said the Minister of Interior of Ecuador province.
·Paris, France
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