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A tragic accident has occurred in the African country Congo. 25 people have died, while more than a dozen are still missing after an overloaded boat capsized in the Fiumi River. Many children have also lost their lives in this accident. Relief and rescue teams are busy searching for the missing people. There is a fear that the death toll may increase further.
Accident happened in Fimi river
The accident occurred with a boat coming from Inongo, a city near Kinshasa, the capital of Congo. It is being told that there were more than 100 people in the boat. As the boat was crossing the Fimi River and was about to reach the shore, suddenly the boat lost its balance and overturned. In this accident, all the passengers fell into the water and many people lost their lives due to drowning.
25 bodies recovered so far
Police and rescue teams have so far recovered 25 bodies. Many children are also included in the dead. Rescue operations are underway to search for the missing people. Considering the magnitude of the accident, it is feared that the death toll may increase.
How did the accident happen?
Inongo River Commissioner David Kalemba said the boat was carrying more passengers than its capacity. Due to overcrowding, the boat lost its balance and due to strong currents the boat went out of control and overturned.
Major reasons:
- Overloading: There were more people in the boat than required.
- Strong Currents: The strong currents of the river made the situation worse.
Administration warning
Congolese authorities had already warned sailors to avoid overloading. The officials have clearly said that strict action will be taken against any sailor who violates the rules. However, sailors in remote areas often ignore the rules, due to which such accidents keep happening.
Such accidents have happened before also
This is not the first accident. Before:
- October 2024: 78 people died when an overloaded boat capsized.
- June 2024: 80 people lost their lives when a boat capsized near Kinshasa.
These recurring accidents show that boat overloading remains a serious problem in Congo.