KINSHASA, March 14 — At least 75 people were killed and 125 others injured late Thursday following a freight train derailed in southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), local authorities said Sunday.
The derailment of the 15-wagon train took place late Thursday in the district of Lubudi of DRC’s southeastern Lualaba province, Fabien Mutomb, director-general of the National Railway Company of Congo (SNCC) said Sunday.
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.
Train accidents are often reported in this part of the country due to the poor conditions of locomotives and dilapidated rails. (Xinhua)