Africa NewsAt Least 60 Killed After Passenger Barge Crashes on Congo RiverSavePrintThis image taken from Google Maps show Congo river, where the passenger barge crashed, in Republic of Congo. Google MapsReuters2/15/2021|Updated: 2/15/2021 KINSHASA—At least 60 people died when a passenger barge carrying more than 700 people became shipwrecked on the Congo river at night, Democratic Republic of Congo’s humanitarian affairs minister said on Monday.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentReutersAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesTesla Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuit Over Crash That Killed Florida TeenagerApr 21, 2026Lukashenko Says Meeting With Trump Possible Once ‘Big Deal’ Is ReadyApr 19, 2026UK Police Examine Iran Links to Arson Attacks on Jewish TargetsApr 19, 2026Eight People Remain in Hospital After Kyiv Shooting, Mayor SaysApr 19, 2026Related TopicsCongocrashpassengerBargeADCommentAdd to My ListSaveShare