Benaleka train accident

Benaleka train accident
Details
DateAugust 1, 2007
23:00
LocationBenaleka
CountryDemocratic Republic of Congo
LineIlebo to Kananga
OperatorCongo Railroad Company
Incident typeRunaway derailment
CauseBrake failure
Statistics
Trains1
Deaths100
Injured128

The Benaleka train accident occurred on August 1, 2007 near Benaleka in the Democratic Republic of Congo, killing at least 100 people and seriously injuring 128 more.[1]

The train crashed in a remote location 220 kilometres (140 mi) northwest of Kananga in West Kasai province at 11 p.m. local time.[2] The crash was caused by the failure of the train's brakes. Eight cars derailed; many of those killed had been riding on the roofs and were trapped underneath. The driver was able to detach the locomotive and go for help. Many of the injured were carried by bicycle or even on the backs of others to the nearest hospital, six miles away.[3][4]

It is one of the deadliest rail incidents on the African continent.

References

  1. ^ "DR Congo crash toll 'passes 100'". BBC News. August 2, 2007. Retrieved October 9, 2014.
  2. ^ "Dozens killed in DRC train crash". Mail & Guardian. August 2, 2007. Retrieved October 9, 2014.
  3. ^ "Passenger Train Derails in Congo, Killing 100 and Trapping Others". The New York Times. August 3, 2007. Retrieved 9 October 2014.
  4. ^ "Annual Safety Performance Report" (PDF). Rail Safety and Standards Board. 2007.

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