D.R. Congo: 11 dead, dozens missing in boat accident - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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August 6, 2019
Authorities in Democratic Republic of Congo said on TuesdayEleven people have drowned and dozens are missing after a barge sank on a riverin central.
Sixteen people survived the accident on the overcrowded vesselby swimming to safety on the Lukenye river.
A local journalist said most of those on board were traveling tothe D.R. Congo capital of Kinshasa.
Boat accidents are common in the vast country, typically causedby overloading of passengers and cargo.
Tolls are often high because there are no life jackets and manyCongolese do not know how to swim.