2024-04-25 22:47:25
They located 58 bodies after a shipwreck In Bangui, authorities report that there are still an unknown number of missing after an overloaded barge capsized on Friday in the Mpoko River in the Central African Republic.
The director of Civil Protection, Thomas Djimasse, confirmed the balance last Saturday, pointing out that the exact number of people who could be underwater is still unknown.
He accident occurred when the boat, which was carrying more than 300 people towards Makolo, capsized shortly after leaving Bangui, located about 45 km from your destination. The barge, significantly overloaded with passengers standing or on the wooden structures, was en route to a funeral in Makolo when the tragedy occurred.
Maurice Kapenya, a witness to the incident, described how the vessel capsized shortly after setting sail. He followed her in a small canoe and was one of the first to rescue the victims of the water, including his own sister.
In a statement issued later, government spokesman Maxime Balalou announced a provisional balance of at least 30 muertos, but the final figure rose to 58 after rescue operations.
The government has expressed its condolences to the affected families and promised a thorough investigation into the incident. In addition, a support system will be implemented for the victims’ families.
At the wreck site, families continued the desperate search for their missing loved ones on Saturday, with the help of hired canoeists. Although the Civil Protection teams were no longer present, the local community came together to find those who have not yet been found. With information from AFP.
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2024-04-25 22:47:25