Yanga derailment

Yanga derailment
Details
Date21 June 2010
LocationYanga
CountryRepublic of the Congo
LineBrazzaville – Pointe Noire
OperatorChemin de Fer Congo-Ocean
Incident typeDerailment
Statistics
Trains1
DeathsAt least 76[1]
InjuredAt least 745[1]
DamageHundreds of missing people,[2]
"severe" material damage[3]

The Yanga derailment occurred on 21 June 2010 when a train traveling between Brazzaville and Pointe Noire in the Republic of the Congo was derailed and plunged into a ravine. At least 60 people were initially reported to have been killed and hundreds disappeared with the death toll expected to rise further.[2][4] The death toll had risen to 76 people and the injury toll had risen to 745 by 23 June 2010.[1]

The derailment compares with a similar incident which killed 100 people and injured 300 others in the Republic of the Congo's deadliest such incident in the country's history back in September 1991.[2] A chronological list of rail accidents since 2002 provided by The Daily Telegraph suggests this is the deadliest rail disaster since 28 April 2008 when at least 70 people were killed in China.[5]

Accident

On 21 June 2010, a train operated by Chemin de Fer Congo-Océan (CFCO) derailed at Yanga,[6] between Bilingi and Tchitondi, some 60 kilometres (37 mi) from Pointe Noire. Four carriages were derailed. At least 51 people were reported killed at the time, with dozens more injured.[7]

The train was en route from Pointe-Noire to Brazzaville at the time.[2] Four wagons fell down into a ravine.[8] Casualties and corpses were carried to the relevant location.[9] 16 people were left in a critical state of physical danger.[2] Photographs of the wounded show multiple limb injuries and wheelchair-using patients.[10] Family members gathered at Pointe Noire and Dolisie railway stations to seek news of their loved ones.[4] The material damage was said to be "severe".[3]

By 23 June 2010, the death toll had risen to 76 people and the injury toll had risen to 745.[1]

Cause

No cause for the crash was immediately established,[9] although excessive speed was blamed by the government.[11] The train was rounding a bend at the time.[8]

Response

The military and people from the Red Cross [it] dashed to the area to offer their assistance to the stricken passengers.[2] President Denis Sassou Nguesso met with senior members of his administration after the incident.[9]

Three days of national mourning were declared by the Republic of the Congo's government.[11]

Funerals which had resulted from the incident were paid for by the government, according to an official statement, and mourning commenced in earnest the following Saturday.[12]

References

Wikinews has related news:
  1. ^ a b c d "Congo train crash death toll rises to 76". Reuters. 23 June 2010. Archived from the original on 2 January 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Republic of Congo train crash kills scores". The Daily Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group. 22 June 2010. Archived from the original on 1 April 2019. Retrieved 22 June 2010.
  3. ^ a b "Train crash in Congo kills at least 60 people over 300 injured". National Turk. 22 June 2010. Archived from the original on 1 April 2019. Retrieved 22 June 2010.
  4. ^ a b "60 killed in Congo train crash". RTÉ News and Current Affairs. Raidió Teilifís Éireann. 22 June 2010. Archived from the original on 1 April 2019. Retrieved 22 June 2010.
  5. ^ "The world's worst rail accidents". The Daily Telegraph. Telegraph Media Group. 22 June 2010. Archived from the original on 9 November 2020. Retrieved 22 June 2010.
  6. ^ "Around 50 killed in Congo train crash – report". Reuters. Archived from the original on 2 January 2022. Retrieved 2 January 2022.
  7. ^ "Train crash in southern Congo 'kills 50'". BBC News Online. 22 June 2010. Archived from the original on 2 March 2021. Retrieved 22 June 2010.
  8. ^ a b "Sixty killed in Congo Republic train crash". Reuters. 22 June 2010. Archived from the original on 1 April 2019. Retrieved 22 June 2010.
  9. ^ a b c "Train crash in southern Congo 'kills dozens'". Ghana Broadcasting Corporation. 22 June 2010. Archived from the original on 31 March 2019. Retrieved 22 June 2010.
  10. ^ "50 killed in train derailment in Republic of Congo". People's Daily. 23 June 2010. Archived from the original on 31 March 2019. Retrieved 23 June 2010.
  11. ^ a b Winter, Andy (23 June 2010). "Dozens Die As Train Plunges into Ravine". Sky News. Archived from the original on 26 June 2010. Retrieved 23 June 2010.
  12. ^ "Republic of Congo train crash kills at least 48". Dawn. Dawn Group of Newspapers. 23 June 2010. Archived from the original on 30 October 2010. Retrieved 23 June 2010.

Read other articles:

2 Tawarikh 28

2 Tawarikh 28Kitab Tawarikh (Kitab 1 & 2 Tawarikh) lengkap pada Kodeks Leningrad, dibuat tahun 1008.KitabKitab 2 TawarikhKategoriKetuvimBagian Alkitab KristenPerjanjian LamaUrutan dalamKitab Kristen14← pasal 27 pasal 29 → 2 Tawarikh 28 (atau II Tawarikh 28, disingkat 2Taw 28) adalah pasal kedua puluh delapan Kitab 2 Tawarikh dalam Alkitab Ibrani dan Perjanjian Lama di Alkitab Kristen. Dalam Alkitab Ibrani termasuk dalam bagian Ketuvim (כְּתוּבִים, tulisan).[1]...

 

قرية ألدن (نيويورك)

قرية ألدن     الإحداثيات 42°54′03″N 78°29′36″W / 42.9008°N 78.4933°W / 42.9008; -78.4933   تقسيم إداري  البلد الولايات المتحدة[1]  التقسيم الأعلى مقاطعة إيري  خصائص جغرافية  المساحة 7.040219 كيلومتر مربع7.04022 كيلومتر مربع (1 أبريل 2010)  ارتفاع 263 متر،  و267 متر[2]...

 

Theodorus Bailey (politician)

American politician For the US Navy Admiral, see Theodorus Bailey (naval officer). Theodorus BaileyUnited States Senatorfrom New YorkIn officeMarch 4, 1803 – January 16, 1804Preceded byGouverneur MorrisSucceeded byJohn Armstrong, Jr.Member of the U.S. House of Representativesfrom New York's 5th districtIn officeDecember 7, 1801 – March 3, 1803Preceded byThomas TillotsonSucceeded byAndrew McCordIn officeMarch 4, 1799 – March 3, 1801Preceded byDavid ...

Steven Spielberg

American filmmaker (born 1946) Spielberg redirects here. For other uses, see Spielberg (disambiguation). Steven SpielbergKBESpielberg in 2023BornSteven Allan Spielberg (1946-12-18) December 18, 1946 (age 77)Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.Alma materCalifornia State University, Long Beach (BA)OccupationsFilm directorfilm producerscreenwriterYears active1969–presentWorksFull listPolitical partyDemocraticSpouses Amy Irving ​ ​(m. 1985; div. 1989)&...

 

Saratov Oblast

First-level administrative division of Russia Oblast in Volga, RussiaSaratov OblastOblastСаратовская область FlagCoat of armsCoordinates: 51°47′N 46°44′E / 51.783°N 46.733°E / 51.783; 46.733CountryRussiaFederal districtVolga[1]Economic regionVolga[2]Administrative centerSaratov[3]Government • BodyOblast Duma[4] • Governor[4]Roman Busargin[5]Area[6] • To...

 

Olivier Pla

French racing driver Olivier PlaPla at the 2013 6 Hours of SilverstoneNationalityFrenchBorn (1981-10-22) 22 October 1981 (age 42)Toulouse (France)Le Mans Series (LMP2) careerDebut season2008Current teamQuifel ASM TeamRacing licence FIA PlatinumStarts10Wins2Poles3Fastest laps5Best finish1st in 2009Previous series20072005–07200420032001–022000Porsche Cup GermanyGP2 SeriesWorld Series by NissanFormula 3 Euro SeriesFrench Formula ThreeFormula Campus24 Hours of Le Mans careerYears2008–2...

Gessius Florus

Roman procurator of Judea from AD 64 until 66 This article relies excessively on references to primary sources. Please improve this article by adding secondary or tertiary sources. Find sources: Gessius Florus – news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR (January 2012) (Learn how and when to remove this message) Gessius Florus was the 7th Roman procurator of Judea from 64 until 66. Biography Born in Clazomenae, Florus was appointed to replace Lucceius...

 

Burkina Faso

Burkina FasoBurkina Faso (Prancis) Bendera Lambang Semboyan: Unité, Progrès, Justice(Prancis: Persatuan, Kemajuan, Keadilan)Lagu kebangsaan: Une Seule Nuit Ibu kota(dan kota terbesar)Ouagadougou12°22′N 1°32′W / 12.367°N 1.533°W / 12.367; -1.533Bahasa resmiPrancisPemerintahanRepublik semi-presidensial• Presiden Roch Marc Christian Kaboré• Perdana Menteri Christophe Joseph Marie Dabiré LegislatifAssemblée nationaleKemerdekaan• ...

 

Associazione Sportiva Livorno Calcio 1996-1997

Voce principale: Associazione Sportiva Livorno Calcio. Associazione Sportiva Livorno CalcioStagione 1996-1997Sport calcio Squadra Livorno Allenatore Francesco Paolo Specchia, Paolo Stringara Presidente Claudio Achilli Serie C22º posto nel girone B. Promosso Maggiori presenzeCampionato: Boccafogli, Cordone (34) Miglior marcatoreCampionato: Bonaldi (19)Totale: Bonaldi (21) StadioStadio Armando Picchi 1995-1996 1997-1998 Si invita a seguire il modello di voce Questa pagina raccoglie le in...

Bassa reggiana

Questa voce o sezione sull'argomento Emilia-Romagna non cita le fonti necessarie o quelle presenti sono insufficienti. Puoi migliorare questa voce aggiungendo citazioni da fonti attendibili secondo le linee guida sull'uso delle fonti. Segui i suggerimenti del progetto di riferimento. Bassa reggianaGuastalla Stati Italia Regioni Emilia-Romagna Territorio12 comuni della provincia di Reggio Emilia CapoluogoGuastalla Abitanti~72 000 Lingueitaliano, dialetto reggiano, dialetto...

 

The Independent

British online daily newspaper This article is about the British newspaper. For other uses, see The Independent (disambiguation). Independent on Sunday redirects here. For similar names, see Sunday Independent. Independent newspaper redirects here. The term may also refer to the form of independent media. The IndependentHomepage of The Independent in July 2021TypePrint newspaper (1986–2016)Online only newspaper (2016–present)FormatBroadsheet (1986–2003)Tabloid (2003–2016)Online only (...

 

Athletics at the 1963 Pan American Games – Women's 80 metres hurdles

International sporting eventAthletics at the1963 Pan American GamesTrack events100 mmenwomen200 mmenwomen400 mmen800 mmenwomen1500 mmen5000 mmen10,000 mmen80 m hurdleswomen110 m hurdlesmen400 m hurdlesmen3000 msteeplechasemen4×100 m relaymenwomen4×400 m relaymenRoad eventsMarathonmen20 km walkmenField eventsHigh jumpmenwomenPole vaultmenLong jumpmenwomenTriple jumpmenShot putmenwomenDiscus throwmenwomenHammer throwmenJavelin throwmenwomenCombined eventsDecathlonmenvte The women's 80 metres ...

1864 United States presidential election

20th quadrennial U.S. presidential election 1864 United States presidential election ← 1860 November 8, 1864 1868 → 234 members[a] (+17 invalidated)[b] of the Electoral College118 electoral votes needed to winTurnout73.8%[3] 7.4 pp   Nominee Abraham Lincoln George B. McClellan Party National Union Democratic Alliance Parties Republican War Democrats Unconditional Union Home state Illinois New Jersey Running mate Andrew Johnson Georg...

 

Stateside Puerto Ricans

Ethnic group and nationality and citizens of Puerto Rico in the US Ethnic group Stateside Puerto RicansPuertorriqueños en Estados UnidosTotal population5,905,178 (2022)[1]1.78% of the US population (2022)[1]Regions with significant populationsMajority concentrated in Florida and the Northeastern United States (New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts) Smaller numbers in other parts of the country, including in Rhode Island, Delaware, Maryland, Virgin...

 

High-altitude military parachuting

Method of delivering military personnel, equipment and supplies HAHO redirects here. For other uses, see Haho (disambiguation). This article includes a list of general references, but it lacks sufficient corresponding inline citations. Please help to improve this article by introducing more precise citations. (August 2011) (Learn how and when to remove this message) United States Air Force Pararescuemen jump at half the height of a typical HALO/HAHO insertion 2eme REP Legionnaires HALO jump f...

Potiskum

Cet article est une ébauche concernant une localité nigériane. Vous pouvez partager vos connaissances en l’améliorant (comment ?) selon les recommandations des projets correspondants. Potiskum Administration Pays Nigeria État État de Yobe Code postal 631 Démographie Population 205 876 hab. (2006) Géographie Coordonnées 11° 42′ 33″ nord, 11° 04′ 10″ est Localisation Géolocalisation sur la carte : Nigeria Potiskum Géoloca...

 

National Register of Historic Places listings in Harrison County, Indiana

Location of Harrison County in Indiana This is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Harrison County, Indiana. This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Harrison County, Indiana, United States. Latitude and longitude coordinates are provided for many National Register properties and districts; these locations may be seen together in a Google map.[1] There are 6 properties and district...

 

1997 World Championships in Athletics – Men's javelin throw

Events at the1997 World ChampionshipsTrack events100 mmenwomen200 mmenwomen400 mmenwomen800 mmenwomen1500 mmenwomen5000 mmenwomen10,000 mmenwomen100 m hurdleswomen110 m hurdlesmen400 m hurdlesmenwomen3000 msteeplechasemen4 × 100 m relaymenwomen4 × 400 m relaymenwomenRoad eventsMarathonmenwomen10 km walkwomen20 km walkmen50 km walkmenField eventsHigh jumpmenwomenPole vaultmenLong jumpmenwomenTriple jumpmenwomenShot putmenwomenDiscus throwmenwomenHammer throwmenJavelin throwmenwomenCombined ...

1327 год

Годы 1323 · 1324 · 1325 · 1326 — 1327 — 1328 · 1329 · 1330 · 1331 Десятилетия 1300-е · 1310-е — 1320-е — 1330-е · 1340-е Века XIII век — XIV век — XV век 2-е тысячелетие XII век XIII век XIV век XV век XVI век 1290-е 1290 1291 1292 1293 1294 1295 1296 1297 1298 1299 1300-е 1300 1301 1302 1303 1304 1305 1306 1307 1308 1309 1310-е 1310 1311 1312 1313 1314 1315 1316 13...

 

Spring Byington

Spring ByingtonByington sekitar tahun 1940-anLahirSpring Dell Byington(1886-10-17)17 Oktober 1886Colorado Springs, Colorado, Amerika SerikatMeninggal7 September 1971(1971-09-07) (umur 84)Los Angeles, California, Amerika SerikatKebangsaanAmerika SerikatPekerjaanPemeranTahun aktif1904–1968Suami/istriRoy Carey Chandler ​ ​(m. 1909⁠–⁠1920)​Anak2 Spring Dell Byington (17 Oktober 1886 – 7 September 1971) adalah seor...