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At least 193 passengers died in two boat accidents this week in northwestern Congo’s Equateur province, with scores more missing.

One boat carrying nearly 500 people caught fire and capsized Thursday; another motorized vessel capsized Wednesday, killing mostly students.

Boat accidents are increasingly common as Congolese abandon deteriorating roads for overloaded wooden vessels that often lack life jackets.

KINSHASA, Congo — Two boat accidents this week in northwestern Congo killed at least 193 people and left scores missing, authorities and state media reported Friday.

The accidents happened about 90 miles apart in the Equateur province.

One boat with nearly 500 passengers ca

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