Updated:\u00a0March 02, 2026 at 8:49PM EST<\/p>\n
Published:\u00a0March 02, 2026 at 4:03PM EST<\/p>\n
OTTAWA \u2014 The Embassy of Canada to the Dominican Republic says there were Canadians involved in a tourist bus accident in the Caribbean nation on Sunday night.<\/p>\n
A statement from the embassy posted on social media says staff are providing consular assistance but did not say how many Canadians were on the bus or what their status is.<\/p>\n
1\/2 We are aware of a tourist bus accident involving Canadians in the Dominican Republic and are in contact with local authorities. We recognize the stress this situation may cause impacted individuals and loved ones and are providing consular assistance.<\/p>\n
\u2014 Canada in DR (@CanEmbDR) March 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n Local media report two deaths and at least 19 people injured in the crash, which occurred near Cumayasa, about an hour\u2019s drive west of the popular resort area of Punta Cana.<\/p>\n The reports also say authorities confirmed both fatalities were foreign nationals, without confirming their citizenship.<\/p>\n The Canadian Press has reached out to Global Affairs Canada for more information but has yet to receive a response. <\/p>\n 2\/2 Canadians in need of emergency consular assistance can contact our Emergency Watch and Response Centre, available 24\/7: https:\/\/t.co\/iscJnmLEA5<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Canada in DR (@CanEmbDR) March 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The embassy in the Dominican Republic says any Canadians needing assistance should contact the emergency watch and response centre.<\/p>\n This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 2, 2026<\/p>\n Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press<\/p>\n