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Tragic Bus Crash in Dominican Republic Kills Two Canadians

3/3/2026

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On March 1, 2026, a bus crash near La Romana in the Dominican Republic killed two Canadian tourists and injured 13 others traveling from Punta Cana airport to a hotel in Juan Dolio.
The National Health Service reported the injured ranged in age from 37 to 72, including eight males and five females, with two requiring specialized trauma care.
Authorities are providing consular assistance to those affected.

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Story summary

On March 1, 2026, a bus crash near La Romana in the Dominican Republic killed two Canadian tourists and injured 13 others traveling from Punta Cana airport to a hotel in Juan Dolio.
The National Health Service reported the injured ranged in age from 37 to 72, including eight males and five females, with two requiring specialized trauma care.
Authorities are providing consular assistance to those affected.