The accident at the Likoni Ferry crossing has caused panic and concern among witnesses and ferry users.
The Chania Executive bus, loaded with passengers from Nairobi to Ukunda, faced mechanical difficulties as it approached the ferry ramp.
The bus lost control, swerved, and plunged into the Indian Ocean, partially submerging in the water.
The scene was chaotic as rescuers quickly mobilized to respond to the emergency. Initial reports highlight that Kenya Ferry Services divers managed to pull six women to safety, with the help of local volunteers and the Kenya Red Cross.
Rescue operations are ongoing, with divers and first responders working against time to ensure no lives are lost.
Fortunately, nine passengers have been reported injured but no deaths have been confirmed yet. Photos and videos from the scene show the orange bus overturned in the water, its side exposed as rescue efforts continue.
Volunteers, ferry staff, and medical teams are on standby to assist any further victims that may be trapped inside the bus.
Authorities have already begun investigating the cause of the accident, suspecting that brake failure may have been a factor.
The Likoni Ferry crossing is a critical link between Mombasa Island and the southern mainland, but its history of similar accidents has prompted calls for stricter safety measures.
Normal ferry operations were briefly disrupted as the rescue teams worked to remove the bus from the ramp and restore normal traffic flow.
