50 dead and 100 missing with a boat fire in the Democratic Congo

At least 50 people were killed and 100 others were considered missing after a fire broke out in a boat in the Democratic Congo, which led to his drowning.

A local official said that dozens were rescued after the accident in the Congo River late yesterday night, many of whom suffer from severe burns.

Searches for missing persons are taking place with the participation of rescue teams backed by the Red Cross and regional authorities.