Equateur: several missing after collision of two boats at Ngombe-Lukolela

A serious river accident occurred overnight from October 3 to 4 in Ngombe-Lukolela, Equateur province, when two boats collided on the Congo River. One boat sank, resulting in multiple deaths, while about thirty survivors were rescued by local residents. An investigation team from Mbandaka is expected to determine the causes and responsibilities of the accident, as search efforts for the missing continue. The incident highlights the dangers of river navigation on the Congo, including overloading and non-compliance with navigation rules.