Two boat tragedies in Congo river leaves 65 dead, hundreds missing

Onlykashmir.in News Desk

In a devastating week for northeastern Congo, the death toll from two ferry accidents has reached 63, with over 100 people still missing. The latest incident occurred on the Busira River, where an overloaded ferry capsized late Friday night, claiming 38 lives. This tragedy came just four days after another boat capsized in the same region, killing 25 people.

Local officials have expressed frustration over the frequent overloading of boats and the lack of safety measures, such as flotation devices. The government has vowed to take action against those violating safety regulations, but many people in remote areas rely on these ferries due to the limited availability of public transportation on roads.

The continuous loss of lives has sparked anger and calls for better safety protocols to prevent such disasters in the future. The community is mourning the loss of loved ones and demanding accountability from authorities to ensure safer travel for all.