OTTAWA — The Embassy of Canada to the Dominican Republic says there have been Canadians concerned in a vacationer bus accident within the Caribbean nation on Sunday night time.
An announcement from the embassy posted on social media Monday mentioned workers are offering consular help however didn’t say what number of Canadians had been on the bus or what their standing is.
Native media report two deaths and at the least 19 individuals injured within the crash, which occurred close to Cumayasa, about an hour’s drive west of the favored resort space of Punta Cana.
The stories additionally say authorities confirmed each fatalities had been overseas nationals, with out confirming their citizenship.
The Canadian Press reached out to International Affairs Canada for remark, however the division mentioned it couldn’t present any further info.
The embassy within the Dominican Republic mentioned any Canadians needing help ought to contact the emergency watch and response centre.
This report by The Canadian Press was first revealed March 2, 2026.
Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press