Overloaded Truck Plunges into Ravine in Congo, Killing 18

Speeding suspected as cause, sparking renewed calls for traffic regulation enforcement and driver education.

18 people were killed and over a dozen injured when a truck, overloaded with goods and passengers, veered off a major highway and plunged into a ravine in the Kasangulu territory of the Kongo Central district in Congo.
Six of the injured passengers are reported to be in serious condition, while 15 others suffered minor injuries. All are currently receiving treatment at the Kasangulu General Hospital.
The accident, suspected to have been caused by speeding, has reignited debates about traffic regulations and driver education in the region.
The incident has put a strain on local resources, highlighting the need for robust emergency response mechanisms in the region.
Local authorities are considering measures to improve traffic regulation enforcement and driver education to prevent future accidents.