Tragedy at Likoni as Another vehicle Plunges Into The Indian Ocean

Another vehicle has plunged into the Indian Ocean at the Likoni Channel in Mombasa.

The incident comes barely three months after a woman and her daughter died at the channel after their car plunged into the ocean.

Breaking News: Another car plunges into the Ocean at 4:20am after driving off with speed at the Likoni ferry channel. Occupants who were in the car haven’t been established.

— Ali 'Mwamvita' Manzu (@Ali_Manzu) December 7, 2019

Officials said the Saloon car was on the mainland side of the channel when the driver drove into the sea from the ramp at around 4.20 am Saturday.

Kenya Ferry Service (KFS) said in a statement that the driver of the vehicle drove at high speed after purchasing a ticket and plunged into the water.

KFS said search is underway and the number of occupants remains unknown.

Update: Search for saloon car that plunged into the ocean at the Likoni Channel underway

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— Daily Nation (@dailynation) December 7, 2019