A boat carrying more than 270 people capsized in a river near Kinshasa, the capital of Congo in Central Africa. More than 80 people on the ship died by drowning. Many people saved their lives by swimming. The country's President Felix informed about this accident. A statement said that the boat capsized in a river in Mai-Ndombe province. People died a painful death in it. More people were seated on the boat than its capacity.
Investigation orders have been given
President Felix wrote on social media Twitter that more than 80 people have died in a boat accident on the Kwa River, 70 kilometers from the city of Musi in the Mai-Ndombe province of the Democratic Republic of Congo. A statement issued by the President's House said that orders have been given to investigate the causes of this unfortunate incident, so that such tragedies are not repeated in the future.
which caused this accident
The President has directed the authorities to take necessary measures to help the people affected by the tragedy. The President said the accident should be investigated to clarify the true causes of this unfortunate incident and to prevent the recurrence of such tragedies in the future. Rita Bola Dula, Governor of Mai-Ndombe Province, said the accident was caused by sailing at night.
Accidents have happened before
Let us tell you that such tragedies have happened in Congo before. News of accidents related to boats have already surfaced. Overloading is often the biggest reason behind such accidents in the country. A similar accident had happened earlier in February, when dozens of people died when a boat overloaded beyond its capacity capsized.