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Likoni Tragedy: MPs Accuse Ferry Officials of Incompetence

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This archive report was first published on 1 October 2019.

Likoni Tragedy: MPs Accuse Ferry Officials of Incompetence

MPs have accused ferry officials of incompetence following the Likoni ferry tragedy that claimed the lives of nine people.

The tragedy occurred on September 6, 2019, when a vehicle fell off the ferry into the Indian Ocean, resulting in the deaths of nine people.

According to reports, the ferry was overcrowded, and the vehicle was not properly secured before it fell off the ferry.

MPs have called for the ferry officials to be held accountable for their actions, citing incompetence and negligence.

The incident has sparked widespread outrage and calls for improved safety measures on the ferry.

On October 1, 2019, the Nation reported on the incident, highlighting the need for improved safety measures on the ferry.

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