Derailed freight train in Congo leaves several dead and injured

(220313) -- LUBUDI (DRC), March 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 13, 2022 shows a scene of the derailment of a freight train in the district of Lubudi of Lualaba province, southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. At least 75 people were killed late Thursday following the freight train derailed in southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), local authorities said Sunday. (Str/Xinhua) - Stringer -//CHINENOUVELLE_SIPA.0615/2203140834/Credit:CHINE NOUVELLE/SIPA/2203140845

The derailment of a freight train in Lubudi, southern Congo, caused the death of more than 70 people and injured more than 100, reported local authorities. The National Railway Company of Congo (SNCC) train allegedly derailed because its locomotive got carried away while driving on a steep slope. Local officials report that the train was also carrying people.

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Author: Nikos Papatolios

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Derailed freight train in Congo leaves several dead and injured

(220313) -- LUBUDI (DRC), March 13, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on March 13, 2022 shows a scene of the derailment of a freight train in the district of Lubudi of Lualaba province, southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. At least 75 people were killed late Thursday following the freight train derailed in southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), local authorities said Sunday. (Str/Xinhua) - Stringer -//CHINENOUVELLE_SIPA.0615/2203140834/Credit:CHINE NOUVELLE/SIPA/2203140845

The derailment of a freight train in Lubudi, southern Congo, caused the death of more than 70 people and injured more than 100, reported local authorities. The National Railway Company of Congo (SNCC) train allegedly derailed because its locomotive got carried away while driving on a steep slope. Local officials report that the train was also carrying people.

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