At least 50 killed after ferry sinks in eastern DR Congo: local sources

GOMA, DR Congo, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) — At least 50 people have died and dozens more went missing after a ferry sank on Lake Kivu in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Thursday, according to local sources.
The ferry, which was carrying passengers and cargo from Minova in South Kivu Province, capsized near the port of Kituku in Goma, as confirmed by eyewitness video footage.
Local authorities have not yet released details regarding the total number of passengers on board or the specific cause of the accident. The tragedy has raised concerns, as local media suggest that strong winds and overloading may have contributed to the sinking. ■