Local authorities reported this Monday: Number of people who own deceased due to the sinking of a barge It occurred in the Congo River on the night between Friday and Saturday. 180 people are still missing. The death toll is expected to riseWhile the local government continues its efforts to find the body, 220 people survivedAccording to Congolese news portal Actualite.
The sunken ship ‘HB Mapamboli’ sailed from the western city of Mbandaka on the river to Bolomba-Centro with more than a hundred passengers and belongings, including construction materials to be used for the work of the local government program. Development in 145 regions.
Initial investigations revealed that the ship sank due to overload and as a result, its passengers were thrown into the water as it capsized. Overloading of passengers and goods, poor markings on navigable waterways, night navigation and non-compliance of ships with regulations are the main causes of ship accidents on sea routes.