At least 148 people die after boat catches fire in Congo, Sky News reports

(Reuters) – The number of people found dead after a boat accident in Congo has risen to 148, Sky News reported on Friday, citing officials.

Officials said hundreds are still missing after a motorised wooden boat caught fire and capsized on Tuesday in the Congo River, the report added.

(Reporting by Mrinmay Dey in Bengaluru; Editing by Chris Reese)