DR Congo Boat Fire Death Toll Revised to 33

The mayor of Mbandaka, Yves Balo, has confirmed that the death toll from a recent boat fire in DR Congo is at least 33, which is lower than earlier estimates. Over 200 people were on the boat when the blaze occurred.

On Saturday, the mayor of Mbandaka, DR Congo, Yves Balo, informed AFP that the confirmed death toll from the recent boat fire has been revised to at least 33 individuals. This figure is notably lower than earlier estimations. The incident occurred on a Tuesday when over 200 passengers were aboard a wooden vessel on the Congo River in northwest DR Congo when the fire ignited.

The revision of the death toll to 33 individuals marks a significant adjustment from previous reports. The tragic event highlights the ongoing safety concerns for passengers on crowded vessels in the Congo River region.

Original Source: www.kten.com