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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Jean-Yves Kamale

At least 30 dead and dozens missing after boat collision on Congo River

The collision occurred in the Congo River - (AFP/Getty)

At least 30 people have died and dozens remain missing after two vessels collided on the Congo River over the weekend, local authorities stated on Monday.

The crash involving two motorised wooden boats occurred on Sunday evening near the Ngombe-Lukolela area in Equateur province, according to the provincial interior minister, Crispin Mputu.

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