At least 75 killed in train derailment in southeastern DR Congo

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At least 75 killed in train derailment in southeastern DR Congo
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At least 75 killed in train derailment in southeastern DR Congo

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The Xinhua reported, local authorities in Democratic Republic of the Congo said Sunday, at least 75 people were killed and 125 others injured late Thursday following a freight train derailed in southeastern (DRC).

Fabien Mutomb, director general of the National Railway Company of Congo (SNCC) said, the derailment of the 15-wagon train took place late Thursday in the district of Lubudi of DRC's southeastern Lualaba province.

According to the Congolese Ministry of Communication and Media, the train lost control before several wagons ended up in a ravine due to a locomotive traction failure, without providing further details.

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Train accidents are often reported in this part of the country due to the poor conditions of locomotives and dilapidated rails.

Source: xinhua

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