Seventeen passengers have reportedly been killed after an aircraft crashed in Kenge, located in the southwestern province of Kwango in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The fatal incident resulted in the deaths of everyone who was aboard the aircraft when the crash occurred.
All Passengers Reportedly Killed
According to reports, all 17 passengers aboard the aircraft were killed in the accident. The crash has since prompted investigations as authorities work to establish the circumstances that led to the aircraft going down.
The exact cause of the crash has not yet been established. Investigations are expected to provide further details as aviation authorities examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Bodies Taken to Mortuary
The victims' bodies have reportedly been taken to a mortuary following the crash. Identification is expected to be conducted before the remains are released to their respective families.
The process is expected to help relatives establish the identities of those who lost their lives. Families are then expected to make arrangements for burial according to their respective traditions.
The incident has left the local community mourning the loss of the passengers. Further updates are expected as investigations into the deadly crash continue.
The deaths have also renewed attention on the dangers associated with air travel accidents, where multiple lives can be lost within a single incident.
