A Boat Fire within the Democratic Republic Ofcongo Has Killed Far Fewer People Than What Previously Reported
AFP and dpa News Agencies Reported Sunday that Death Toll from the disaster, which happens within the northwestern Congolese District of Equateur, Currently stands at 33.
Earlier Reports Quoted Sources as Saying Up To 148 People Died within the Boat Fire.
The Incident Occured on the Confluence of the Congo and Ruki Rivers Near the City Ofmbandaka the Boat was Believed to Have Been Transporting Around 400people
Mabandaka Mayor: ‘Confusion’ ends in Death Toll DiscrepenCies
“WE COUN 195 WHO have survored, including burn vicTims who are Being cared for at wangata General Hospital, and 33 Deaths, with 29 People Already Burned and Four More Still at the Morgue,” The Mayor of MBandaka, Yves Balo, Told AfP Agency
Balo Said there was “confusion” that browht in regards to the darying accounts of the fatality improbable.
According to Congolese Police, Cooking Onboard The Vessel is Believed to have truly Sparked the Harmful Blaze.
Due to Poor Roadway Facilities and Mass Transit, Several Congolese choose to navigate the nation by Watercraft. The Congo River is the Second-Longest River in Africa, After Thenile
Boat Accidents Are Unusual in Congo as a Result of Jammed Vessels, with Passengers not supplied safety Coats. Boat Travel Sometimes Occurs Late At Night, Making the Journey’s More Risky.
Edited by: Darko Janjevic
