A file photo of commuters at the Likoni ferry channel. [Photo/ citizentv.co.ke]
Several people are reported to have sustained injuries after a stampede ensued at the Likoni Ferry channel on Thursday morning.The incident occurred around 8 am after MV Likoni stalled, leaving commuters stranded for 30 minutes.Two ferries, MV Kilindini and MV Jambo were brought in to pull the ferry but its engine failed to start.According to Baraka FM, police were forced to shoot in the air to disperse commuters who were growing impatient.The impatient crowd, which was growing bigger, is said to have used force to gain access to the ferry, in the process overpowering security officers at the channel.The crowd scattered in all directions after police fired in the air.