This archive report was first published on 7 December 2019.
On December 7, 2019, a tragic incident occurred at the Likoni Channel in Mombasa, where a vehicle plunged into the ocean, claiming the life of its driver.
According to officials, the driver was the only occupant of the Saloon car when it sank into the water at 4:20 am.
Kenya Navy divers quickly responded to the scene and retrieved the body of the man from the ocean before 9 am.
Following the recovery of the body, ferry services were temporarily stopped, leading to protests from commuters who were running late for work.
When ferry services resumed, a huge crowd rushed into the ferry, nearly causing a stampede.
Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho shared a message of sympathy, urging ferry users and management to be cautious to prevent similar casualties.
"In the meantime, I urge ferry users and management to be cautious. We cannot afford to have any more casualties in similar situations," said Mr. Joho in a statement.
