Updated: March 02, 2026 at 8:49PM EST
Published: March 02, 2026 at 4:03PM EST
OTTAWA — 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.
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.
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.
— Canada in DR (@CanEmbDR) March 2, 2026
Local media report two deaths and at least 19 people injured in the crash, which occurred near Cumayasa, about an hour’s drive west of the popular resort area of Punta Cana.
The reports also say authorities confirmed both fatalities were foreign nationals, without confirming their citizenship.
The Canadian Press has reached out to Global Affairs Canada for more information but has yet to receive a response.
2/2 Canadians in need of emergency consular assistance can contact our Emergency Watch and Response Centre, available 24/7: https://t.co/iscJnmLEA5
— Canada in DR (@CanEmbDR) March 2, 2026
The embassy in the Dominican Republic says any Canadians needing assistance should contact the emergency watch and response centre.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 2, 2026
Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press