Boat Capsizes in Congo, Killing at Least 86, Most of Them Students

Date:

Boat Capsizes in Congo, Killing at Least 86, Most of Them Students

Students are among the dead in a boat capsize in Congo that claimed dozens of lives. AP Graphic

KINSHASA, Congo—A motorized boat capsized in northwestern Congo’s Equateur Province, killing at least 86 people, state media reported Friday.

The state news agency reported that the accident occurred on Wednesday in Basankusu territory, and that most of the victims were students.

spot_imgspot_imgspot_img

Share post:

More like this
Related

Australian Expat Found Guilty of Working for Suspected Chinese Spies

Alexander Csergo arrives at the Downing Centre Local Court...

Irans New Supreme Leader Is Probably Alive in Some Form, Trump Says

US President Donald Trump acknowledges the applause of attendees...

4 Confirmed Dead After US Refueling Plane Crashes in Iraq

An F-16 fighter refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker over...

Celebrity Chef Ren Redzepi Resigns From Iconic Danish Restaurant Noma After Abuse Allegations

Danish chef René Redzepi in London on April 29,...