Woman dies as lorry runs over pedestrians at Likoni ferry crossing channel in Mombasa
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One person has died and another left nursing serious injuries after being run over by a lorry while boarding a ferry at the Likoni Crossing Channel in Mombasa on Friday night.
According to a police report obtained by Citizen Digital, the incident occurred around 7:15 pm.
The lorry, which was carrying building blocks, was descending the mainland ramp toward the ferry when the driver, identified as Bakari Gonga, lost control of the vehicle and struck two pedestrians.
A female pedestrian, whose identity remains unknown, was killed instantly, while a male pedestrian sustained multiple fractures to both legs.
The injured man was quickly transported to Likoni Sub-County Hospital for treatment, while the body of the deceased was taken to Coast General Hospital Mortuary.
Authorities have since moved the Mitsubishi FH lorry to Likoni Police Station pending further investigations.
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