At least 50 killed after train derails in DR Congo

ANKARA

At least 50 people were killed early Thursday and several others were wounded in an overnight train accident in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a government official announced Thursday.

The incident took place at 3 a.m. (0200 GMT) in Mayibaridi town of Tanganyika province, Humanitarian Affairs Minister Steve Mbikayi said on Twitter.

“On behalf of the government, I offer condolences to the families who have suffered. Meeting in progress with arrangements to be made,” he said.

The official did not elaborate on the reason behind the accident.