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At Least 50 Dead in Democratic Republic of Congo After Train Accident

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The incident occurred in the DRC's Mayibaridi district this morning, with authorities now preparing a rescue operation at the site of the catastrophe. 12.09.2019, Sputnik International

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At Least 50 Dead in Democratic Republic of Congo After Train Accident

11:02 GMT 12.09.2019 (Updated: 11:10 GMT 24.11.2022)

An ambulance waits next to a health clinic to transport a suspected Ebola patient, in Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo, August 5, 2019 - Sputnik International

The incident occurred in the DRC's Mayibaridi district this morning, with authorities now preparing a rescue operation at the site of the catastrophe.

According to Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Steve Mbikayi, 50 people died after a train derailed in Tanganyika province in the country's southeast. There is currently no information about the number of injured.

Encore une catastrophe !
Déraillement à 3h du matin ds le Tanganyika aux environs de la localité Mayibaridi.
Bilan provisoire:50 morts et plusieurs blessés !
Au nom du gvt ,je présente les condoléances aux familles éprouvées. Réunion en cours pr des dispositions à prendre.
— STEVE MBIKAYI (@Cartesien243) September 12, 2019

"On behalf of the Government of the Republic, I offer my condolences to the families of the victims", the minister wrote.