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Harrowing footage captures the moment an overloaded ferry capsizes in eastern Congo

At least 78 people died when a boat with 278 passengers capsized in eastern Congo, official says

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A harrowing video has emerged showing the moment an overloaded ferry capsized near Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo.

The disaster has resulted in the tragic loss of at least 78 lives, with the death toll expected to increase.

The MV Merdy, carrying a staggering 278 passengers, well beyond its capacity of 80, capsized on October 3rd as it approached the port of Kituku.

Many of those on board were returning home to Goma after crossing Lake Kivu from Minova.

Witnesses on the pier were waiting to greet loved ones or conduct business at the nearby market.

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The tragedy has left the community devastated.


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Israel conducted air strikes in Iran

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Early Saturday, residents across Tehran reported hearing multiple loud explosions, though the cause remains unclear.

The city has been on alert for possible retaliatory strikes from Israel, and the explosions reportedly originated from Tehran’s western side, where the Revolutionary Guards have a major headquarters, according to multiple local sources, including several Iranian journalists.

Fars News, a site closely linked to the Revolutionary Guards, confirmed that several large blasts had shaken the city, while other media reported that explosions were heard near or around Imam Khomeini International Airport.

Witnesses describe a surge of residents taking to the streets in response to the sudden noise, with nearby buildings shaken by the blasts. Syrian state media also reported similar sounds in Damascus, adding that the origin of the explosions there is “under investigation.”

Among those affected was Maryam Naraghi, a journalist based in the eastern Pardis neighborhood of Tehran, who recounted hearing the powerful sounds close to her location. “It was the unmistakable sound of bombs and explosions,” Naraghi explained.

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The eastern part of Tehran houses various military sites, including Parchin, a highly secretive facility linked to Iran’s defense capabilities.

With heightened regional tensions, these blasts have fueled growing concerns across the city and beyond, as residents remain on edge.


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