A tragic boat accident occurred in the Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday, resulting in the deaths of at least four people and leaving over 40 others missing.
The incident took place on the Kwango River in the southwestern province of the same name.
According to local authorities, an overloaded wooden motorized boat capsized near a bridge, leading to the devastating loss of life.
Rescue efforts are currently underway to locate the missing individuals and recover any additional victims.
The exact number of passengers on board the vessel remains uncertain, but initial reports suggest that there were approximately 150 people.
The challenging conditions and the ongoing search for survivors have made it difficult to determine the full extent of the tragedy.
This is not the first time a boat accident has occurred in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
In recent years, numerous capsizes have claimed the lives of many people, highlighting the urgent need for improved water transportation safety measures in the country.