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Thousands of commuters crammed on a ferry at the Likoni channel in the Indian Ocean following a shortage of vessels. [Photo: Maarufu Mohamed/Standard]
Eight people, including pupils, were Monday injured in a stampede at the Likoni Ferry channel following a rush to board ferries.
The injured pupils from Ganjoni and Mbaraki Girls Primary schools were caught up in the stampede on the mainland South ramp and suffered slight injuries.
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