Death toll in DR Congo train accident rises to 75
The death toll in a train accident in the southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo has risen to 75, with 125 injured, the communications ministry said on Sunday.
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A freight train operated by the National Railway Company of Congo left the town of Kitenta heading towards the village of Buyofwe.
The train was carrying several hundred stowaways and had 10-15 cars. At 11:50 pm local time, while traveling uphill near the village of Buyofwe, the train derailed.
The derailment sent seven of the cars on the train tumbling down into a ravine, killing at least 75 people and injuring 125 others, according to Congolese officials. (ILKHA)
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