Department of Brazzaville, 19 September/Xinhua / - On arrived from Kinshasa information, at least 27 people became victims of crash of the vessel which has occurred last night in the northwest Democratic Republic of Congo / DRK/. It was declared by representatives of local authorities.
As knew, the tragedy occurred on the river in Mongal's Province of Mongala in the northwest of the country. The vessel with passengers sank and freights, at least 27 people as a result were lost, are reported missing some more.
As are reported by local authorities with reference to eyewitnesses, after vessel crash the captain and crew members ran from a scene.
conduct Now a rescue operation.