DR Congo School Fire Stampede Death Toll Rises to 26: UNICEF

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Kinshasa: The death toll from a fire that caused a stampede at a school in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has risen to 26, including children, according to UNICEF.

The fire broke out in the school, sending children into a panic as they attempted to flee. The rush to safety culminated in a stampede, which caused additional casualties and injuries.

UNICEF reported that scores of people were injured in the incident and that it was working with local authorities and partners to assist affected children and families.

The circumstances behind the fire are still being investigated as authorities analyse the full scope of the catastrophe.