Officials say at least 72 people are missing after a boat capsized on Lake Kivu in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.The boat was carrying an estimated 80 people when it overturned. Local ship owners say a few survivors were pulled from the waters.
The ship was reported to be traveling from the town of Minova to the city of Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province. Authorities say bad weather may have caused the vessel to overturn.
Boat accidents are relatively common in Congo, where there are few paved roads and many people use waterways for transportation. The industry is poorly regulated, and often the boats are overcrowded and in disrepair.
有关官员说，位于刚果民主共和国东部的基伍湖发生翻船事故，至少72人失踪。这艘船在出事时载有80人。当地船主说，有一些生还者被救起。
据报道，这艘船当时正从米诺瓦镇驶向南基伍省会布卡武市。有关当局说，恶劣天气可能导致此次翻船。
渡船发生意外在刚果比较普遍，刚果公路很少，许多人使用水路作为交通方式。轮渡业管理不善，船只经常超载，并且维修很差。