Africa NewsAt Least 60 Killed After Passenger Barge Crashes on Congo River00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintThis 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 ArticlesJapan’s Sakurajima Volcano Erupts, Ashfall Cancels FlightsNov 16, 2025Hyundai Motor Announces $86 Billion Investment in South Korea After US Trade DealNov 16, 2025Trump Says Cambodia, Thailand ‘Going to Be Fine’ After Calls Over ConflictNov 15, 2025Fetterman Home After Fall and Brief HospitalizationNov 15, 2025Related TopicsCongocrashpassengerBargeCommentAdd to My ListSaveShare