Benaleka

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Coordinates: 05°08′00″S 22°10′00″E / 5.13333°S 22.16667°E / -5.13333; 22.16667
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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).

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

See also

References

  1. ^ Bavier, Joe (2007-08-02). "Congo train crash kills at least 100". Reuters Africa. Reuters Group PLC. Retrieved 2007-08-03.

05°08′00″S 22°10′00″E / 5.13333°S 22.16667°E / -5.13333; 22.16667


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