The tragic derailment of the Ueles Railways (CFU) freight train that occurred at Kilometer Point 36 of the Ubundu-Kisangani axis plunged the region into turmoil and dismay. The consequences of this accident were devastating, with the loss of life and serious injuries for many people. Property carried on the train was also damaged, causing significant material loss.
According to information collected on site, the damaged train was returning from Ubundu towards Kisangani, carrying both goods and passengers. Unfortunately, as it passed Kilometer Point 36, it derailed, plunging the region into mourning and desolation. Local authorities point the finger at the advanced state of deterioration of the railway line as being the cause of this tragedy.
The administrator of the Ubundu territory is calling for urgent government intervention to open up this region. The main access route, the Kisangani-Ubundu road, is in poor condition, endangering the lives of travelers who often take this route by default. Residents are forced to seek other means of transportation, sometimes risking their lives.
Faced with this alarming situation, the president of the NGO Sauti ya Lubunga took radical measures by prohibiting his fellow citizens from traveling via the freight train to preserve their safety. It is essential to put in place stricter controls and reinforced safety measures to avoid future tragic accidents.
It is essential that the relevant authorities take immediate steps to repair and modernize the region’s railway infrastructure. The safety of citizens should not be compromised due to the deplorable state of communication routes. It is time to act to prevent further tragedies and guarantee the safety of travelers and goods transported.
In memory of the victims of this tragic derailment, it is crucial that concrete actions be taken to improve transportation conditions in the province. Only urgent and effective measures will prevent such tragedies from happening again in the future.