boat accident

A boat carrying more than 270 capsizes with 80 confirmed dead

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KINSHASA, CONGO – A boat carrying more than 270 passengers capsized on the Kwa River near the capital, Kinshasa, resulting in a tragic loss of life, President Félix Tshisekedi announced Wednesday. The incident, which occurred late Monday in Maï-Ndombe province, has claimed at least 86 lives, with many more feared dead. This latest tragedy highlights the ongoing issue of overloading in the central African nation’s water transportation system. Earlier this year, a similar incident resulted …

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Thirteen are dead, and dozens are missing after boat sinks

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CHEBBA, TUNISIA – A tragic incident occurred off the Tunisian coast on Thursday as a small metal boat carrying Sudanese migrants capsized, resulting in at least 13 fatalities. Local authorities have reported that an additional 27 individuals are still missing. The boat, carrying migrants hoping to cross the Mediterranean and reach Europe, sank nine miles off the coast of the port of Chebba. The Tunisian coast guard managed to rescue only two survivors from the …

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Four people dead, seven still missing after horrific boat accident

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ISLA MUJERES, MEXICO – In a tragic turn of events, four people lost their lives while eight others were rescued after a speedboat sank off the coast between Isla Mujeres and Cancún late Monday. Authorities have detained the captain of the boat, and seven individuals are listed as missing as of Tuesday’s reports. The tour vessel, dubbed “Goddess of the Sea,” was carrying Mexican nationals from Isla Mujeres toward Cancún when the mishap occurred. The …

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At least twenty-seven dead after boat capsized

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MBANDAKA, CONGO – Tragedy struck Mbandaka city in Equateur Province when a locally constructed boat overturned on the Congo River on Friday. Deputy provincial governor, Taylor Nganzi, confirmed that the mishap led to the death of at least 27 individuals, while over 70 remain unaccounted for. The vessel, carrying in excess of 100 passengers, was en route to the town of Bolomba when the incident occurred. Nganzi mentioned that 27 victims have been recovered and …

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Over 103 people die when boat capsizes

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At least 103 people have been killed in a tragic boat accident in northern Nigeria, early morning on Monday . Reports of the accident, took place close to Niger state, confirmed that the victims – including children – were returning from an overnight wedding ceremony in the village of Egboti. According to Usman Ibrahim, a resident of the area, the boat was believed to be overcrowded – carrying passengers and their bikes – when the …

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