December 28, 2024
Africa News

At least 31 passengers killed in fiery Congo bus crash

The bus, traveling from Lufu in Mbanza-Ngungu territory, was heading to the capital Kinshasa when its brakes failed Sunday, causing the vehicle to explode on impact, Steve Mbikayi said."At least 31 people are dead so far, and 18 people are wounded. The driver lost control and the bus overturned and caught fire," Mbikayi said.According to the minister, some of the passengers were also carrying fuel, worsening the fire.Mbikayi told CNN that those injured are receiving treatment at a hospital close to the scene of the crash but health officials were working to transport them to better health care facilities in the capital.Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi canceled his trip to Japan following the incident and has ordered an investigation into the crash, Cabinet minister Vital Kamerhe said in a statement.Tshisekedi sent his condolences to the affeRead More – Source

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