Woman dies after her car plunged into Indian ocean, daughter survives by swimming

A 33-year-old woman died on Wednesday morning (December 23) after her car plunged into the Indian Ocean in Kenya.

The woman’s car, which was heading to Mombasa CBD from Changamwe, lost control and plunged into the sea at Kibarani area in Mombasa County.

The woman, identified as Winnie Achieng, was in the vehicle with her teenage daughter, who managed to roll down the car window and swam to safety.

Good Samaritans rushed to the scene and removed Achieng from the car. The 33-year-old was rushed to the Coast Provincial General Hospital, where she died shortly after admission.

Doctors said Achieng suffered serious head injuries, leading to her death.

News of Achieng’s death was confirmed to K24 Digital by Mombasa County Commissioner Gilbert Kitiyo.

Achieng’s car was removed from the ocean and towed to a Mombasa police station.