Archive · 16 Jun 2025
Congo Lake Tumba Accident: Death Toll Rises, Search Continues
A tragic accident happened in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Lake Tumba.
Three boats capsized, and sadly, at least 45 people lost their lives.
Rescue teams, including the Red Cross, are searching for survivors.
It's not clear how many people were on board because the boats left from a place they weren't supposed to.
Officials say the bad weather caused the boats to capsize.
Sadly, this kind of accident happens too often in Congo due to safety issues.
At least 45 people have died after three canoes capsized in Lake Tumba.
The accident occurred last Wednesday in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Search and rescue efforts are ongoing, with the Red Cross assisting.
The exact number of passengers is unknown due to the boats departing from an unauthorized port.
Bad weather was cited as a cause of the capsizing.
- Who
- At least 45 people died.
- What
- Three motorized canoes capsized.
- When
- Last Wednesday
- Where
- Lake Tumba, Democratic Republic of Congo
- Why
- Bad weather was cited as a cause.
Unknown
Unknown
Number of Passengers
Unknown
Unclear, due to boats leaving from an unauthorized port.
Unknown
Civil society group suggests 200 people were aboard the vessels.
- Death toll
- At least 45
- Location
- Lake Tumba, DRC
- Date of accident
- Last Wednesday
- Cause
- Bad weather
- Search assistance
- Red Cross