
An urgent maritime disaster unfolds on the Congo River, with at least 148 confirmed dead after a wooden boat caught fire and capsized near Mbandaka. This catastrophic incident highlights the systemic safety failures in Congo's critical river transportation network. A simple cooking fire triggered a devastating explosion, leading to mass casualties, with survivors struggling in makeshift medical facilities. The tragedy exposes ongoing risks faced by hundreds of passengers who depend on overcrowded vessels with minimal safety protocols.
Learn more about the unfolding situation and its implications for Congo's transportation infrastructure.
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