KINSHASA, Dec 29 (NNN-AGENCIES) – At least 20 bodies have been recovered from a boat accident, taking place in Kasai province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), local authorities said, Saturday.
At least 17 bodies were recovered Tuesday and three others on Friday, in places along the Kasai river.
The boat caught fire, after a crew member lit a cigarette, while other crew members were pouring fuel into the engine tank of the boat, according to the maritime station, in the village of Tshimbinda.
Rescuers are still continuing their search for the missing people.
Accidents are frequent on the rivers in the country, with dozens recorded since the beginning of the year. The main causes of accidents are usually overloads and poor condition of the boats across the country.– NNN-AGENCIES
