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Search operations continue following DR Congo boat accident
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Locals have joined in search operations following a boat accident in the northwest region of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Residents of Mbandaka are grieving the loss of their loved ones, with local reports indicating that around 50 people are feared dead.

Boat accidents are recurrent in the DR Congo, with many reported incidents in the Congo River.

The accidents have often been blamed on overloading and poor conditions.

Photo taken on January 23, 2022 shows locals joined in search operations following a boat accident in the northwest region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. /CGTN

Photo taken on January 23, 2022 shows locals joined in search operations following a boat accident in the northwest region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. /CGTN

Photo taken on January 23, 2022 shows locals joined in search operations following a boat accident in the northwest region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. /CGTN

Photo taken on January 23, 2022 shows locals joined in search operations following a boat accident in the northwest region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. /CGTN

Photo taken on January 23, 2022 shows locals joined in search operations following a boat accident in the northwest region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. /CGTN

Photo taken on January 23, 2022 shows locals joined in search operations following a boat accident in the northwest region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. /CGTN

Photo taken on January 23, 2022 shows locals joined in search operations following a boat accident in the northwest region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. /CGTN

Photo taken on January 23, 2022 shows locals joined in search operations following a boat accident in the northwest region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. /CGTN

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