Another Vessel Capsizes in DR Congo, Leaving at Least 12 Dead and Dozens Missing

Another boat has capsized on a lake in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo) in Africa, leaving at least 12 people dead and dozens missing.

According to AP and Xinhua News Agency, a vessel carrying dozens of people capsized the previous night near Idjwi Island in Lake Kivu, located in eastern DR Congo.

The exact number of passengers on board at the time of the accident has not been confirmed, but AP reported that more than 50 people were aboard, while Xinhua News Agency reported that over 80 people were on the vessel.

About 15 of the passengers have reportedly been rescued.

Rescue workers are searching for the dozens of people who have not yet been found.

In DR Congo, which has numerous rivers and lakes, boats are widely used as one of the primary means of transportation for residents.

However, accidents occur frequently due to aging vessels, inadequate safety facilities, and overloading.

Just on September 24, a vessel traveling from neighboring Tanzania across Lake Tanganyika to Kalemie in DR Congo capsized, resulting in at least 41 deaths.

(Photo: AP, Yonhap News)
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