Central African Republic: Boat, carrying 300 people, en route to funeral sinks in Mpoko river, over 50 dead (VIDEO)
A river boat capsized in the Mpoko river in the Central African Republic's capital Bangui, killing at least 50 people en route to a funeral, civil protection said on Saturday.
Authorities said they were still searching for people in the water, as the incident is believed to have occurred on Friday.
What do we know about the accident?
Eyewitnesses and videos on social media suggest the boat was carrying over 300 people, en route to a funeral of a village chief some 45 kilometers (28 miles) from Bangui. Some passengers were standing, while others were perched on wooden structures.