Tragedy on the Congo River: Boat Accident Death Toll Rises

The death toll from a tragic boat accident on the Congo River has risen to 148, with hundreds still missing. A motorised wooden boat caught fire and capsized earlier this week, as reported by Sky News citing Congolese officials.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 19-04-2025 03:46 IST | Created: 19-04-2025 03:46 IST
Tragedy on the Congo River: Boat Accident Death Toll Rises
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The tragic boat accident in Congo has led to a surge in the death toll, reaching 148, as per the latest reports by Sky News.

Officials have disclosed that hundreds of people remain unaccounted for following a disastrous incident involving a motorised wooden boat.

The boat caught fire and subsequently capsized on the Congo River, exacerbating the calamity and leaving numerous families devastated.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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