Espaillat, Dominican Republic – A tragic accident occurred this Saturday on the Jamao al Norte highway in Espaillat province when a bus transporting tourists from Río San Juan to Esperanza, Mao , suffered a serious crash while descending the mountain road. The incident has caused great shock in the region.
According to preliminary reports, more than 60 people were injured , many of them seriously. The victims were part of a group returning from a recreational outing when the vehicle lost control , for reasons still under investigation. The situation was immediately reported to the 911 emergency system , which deployed units to provide medical assistance and coordinate transfers to hospitals in the area.
Sources from the emergency response agencies at the scene have unofficially reported that at least five people have died , although authorities have not yet released an official figure. Firefighters, Civil Defense personnel, and traffic officers have been deployed to the accident site and are working tirelessly to rescue the victims and manage traffic flow.
This incident has raised concerns about road safety on mountain routes , where vehicle maintenance and cautious driving are crucial to preventing tragedies like this. It also underscores the importance of travel and passenger insurance to protect both organizers and participants in these types of activities.
Authorities from the Ministry of Public Health, the Red Cross, and the General Directorate of Traffic Safety and Land Transportation ( DIGESETT ) are working together to identify the injured, contact their families, and provide timely medical assistance . A detailed report with the names of the victims and their medical status is expected to be released in the coming hours.
This tragic event reminds us how fragile life can be on the road. Share this news to alert others and demand better safety conditions for excursions and intercity transport. Your voice can also save lives.