A devastating incident unfolded on Thursday as a boat carrying numerous passengers capsized on Lake Kivu in eastern Congo. Witnesses reported to The Associated Press that the tragic event resulted in the loss of at least 50 lives. The exact number of individuals onboard remains unclear, but witnesses observed rescue teams retrieving 50 bodies from the water. Additionally, 10 survivors were rescued and promptly transported to a local hospital for medical attention.
The ill-fated boat, overloaded with passengers, sank while attempting to dock near the port of Kituku, just a short distance away. The vessel was en route from Minova in South Kivu province to Goma in North Kivu province. Local authorities have confirmed that rescue operations are ongoing, and the final death toll is yet to be determined.
