Red Cross rescue workers quickly went to the scene of a tragic incident that took place in the Righini district of the Lemba commune in Kinshasa. A fuel tanker from Kongo Central crashed into an electricity pole, causing the vehicle to explode and a violent fire to spread.
The Red Cross emergency services are preparing to intervene as soon as the fire is completely extinguished, in order to carry out search operations for other potential victims. The vice-governor of Kinshasa, Gérard Mulumba, who went to the scene, announced a provisional death toll of five.
Faced with the intensity of the flames, the rescuers are calling on the inhabitants of the area to temporarily evacuate the premises to ensure their safety.
At the same time, local firefighters are working to put out the fire that continues to ravage many shops and stores along Bypass Avenue. The material damage is therefore considerable.
This is a tragic situation, which reminds us of the importance of the presence of organizations such as the Red Cross to intervene quickly during such incidents and save lives. Coordination between the different actors, such as rescuers and firefighters, is essential to deal with such disasters.
The importance of raising public awareness of road safety and the measures to be taken in the event of incidents involving hazardous materials should also be underlined.
This incident highlights the need to strengthen safety measures and road checks to prevent such accidents and preserve the lives of citizens.
The situation therefore remains to be closely monitored, while hoping that the emergency services will be able to intervene effectively to extinguish the fire and minimize human and material losses.
This article recalls the importance of remaining vigilant and taking all necessary precautions to avoid such tragedies, whether on the roads or in the management of hazardous materials