Benaleka
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Benaleka or Bena-Leka is a settlement in Kasai-Occidental, Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is located 220 km (137 mi) northwest of Kananga. The elevation is 467 m (1,532 ft).
[edit] Transport
Benaleka is served by a station on the national railway system.
On August 1, 2007, a train derailed near Benaleka, killing more than 100 people.[1] Brake failure appears to be the cause.
Main article: Benaleka train crash
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Bavier, Joe (2007-08-02). "Congo train crash kills at least 100". Reuters Africa (Reuters Group PLC). http://africa.reuters.com/world/news/usnL02743533.html. Retrieved 2007-08-03.
Coordinates: 05°08′00″S 22°10′00″E / 5.1333333°S 22.1666667°E
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