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Boat sinks in Congo lake, killing at least 40

Boat sinks in Congo lake, killing at least 40: officials
A passenger boat carrying mourners to a funeral sank into a lake in northwestern Democratic Republic of Congo, killing at least 40 people and leaving more missing, officials said on Friday. The accident,
DR Congo: dozens dead as boat capsizes in Lake Tumba
Severe weather and overcrowding are believed to be the reasons the boat sank. Deadly boat accidents have become common in the waters near the African country.
Boat sinks in DR Congo lake, killing at least 40
MBANDAKA: A passenger boat carrying mourners to a funeral sank in a lake in northwestern Democratic Republic of Congo, killing at least 40 people and with more missing, officials said today. The accident,
Boat Accident Leaves Dozens Dead in DR Congo
At least 30 people are reported to have died after a boat sank in the country's northwestern Equateur Province. Rescue efforts are underway to find dozens more missing people. The boat, which was also transporting goods,
Dozens dead after overloaded boat sinks in Congo’s Lake Tumba following heavy rains
At least 30 people, including students, died after a boat sank in Congo's Lake Tumba amid heavy rains. Many remain missing as search efforts continue.
30 killed in a boat sinking in northwestern Congo, residents say
Residents and local media in northwestern Cong say at least 30 passengers including several students have been killed in a boat sinking in the Equateur province amid extreme weather.
Tragedy Strikes: Boat Sinks in Congo's Equateur Province
A boat tragedy in Congo's Equateur province took the lives of at least 30 passengers, including students, due to extreme weather. Recovery efforts are ongoing for those still missing after the vessel sank in Lake Tumba.
30 passengers killed, many still missing after boat sinks in Congo, residents say
At least 30 passengers including several students were killed when a boat sank in Congo’s northwestern Equateur province amid extreme weather, residents and local media said Thursday. A search was underway for many people still missing.
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