Tragic Ferry Accident in Central African Republic Claims 58 Lives
Thomas Djimasse, the head of civil protection, spoke to local station Radio Guira on Saturday, revealing that rescuers had retrieved "58 lifeless bodies" from the river.
Thomas Djimasse, the head of civil protection, spoke to local station Radio Guira on Saturday, revealing that rescuers had retrieved "58 lifeless bodies" from the river.
Railways Minister John Peter Amewu took to Facebook to describe the incident as "unfortunate, irresponsible, and unpatriotic."
This tragic incident took place shortly after the helicopter, carrying military personnel, took off near Cheptulel Boys Secondary School in West Pokot County.
The crash occurred just moments after the helicopter lifted off, although specific details about the location and cause of the crash have not been immediately available.
The electronic toll collection (e-tolls), which have been a significant source of public unrest, were disconnected permanently at 23:59 local time on Thursday.
TV Diário Nampula, a local online outlet, detailed that the overcrowded boat was primarily transporting people who were either heading to a fair or fleeing Lunga amidst fears of a cholera outbreak, which has recently plagued the region.