At least 50 injured and 2 deceased left a bus accident of tourists in Punta Canain Dominican Republic. one of the victims es Karla Rodriguezapproximately 40 years old and Peruvian nacionality.
As reported by the president of congress, José Williamsthe peruvian embassy in that country is aware and staff of the Consulate He meets the Peruvian wounded, who are not seriously injured.
For his part, in dialogue with The Republicour correspondent Angel Fernandez of Bávaro Digital confirmed the death of the compatriot.
“Karla Rodríguez (the Peruvian) passed away, unfortunately it was speeding. The driver was coming fast and lost control in the curve. The Ambassador of Peru is already assisting Peruvian citizens. She contacted me, I gave her the information on the hospitals and she is already aware, ”she said.
The driver would have lost control when traveling at high speed down Domingo Maiz street, on the East Tourist Boulevard, while transporting visitors from Peru, Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Brazil to an excursion in the Saona Island.
The people who were injured were taken to different medical centers in the area, including Rodriguez’s husband and daughter. According to the Bávaro Digital portal, 15 are at the IMG Hospital, 14 at the Punta Cana Medical Center and 20 at Hospiten.
One of the passengers, Dominque Dreckman, from Chile, gave her testimony to Meganoticias, and commented that the bus was speeding and when it tried to take a curve, it ended up overturning.
“The bus that picked us up was an old bus. It was a very old bus, I think it doesn’t even have maintenance, “she said.
It should be noted that the second victim would be Valeria Victoriafrom Argentina. Procedures are being carried out to contact your embassy to repatriate the body.
Chilean Foreign Ministry pronounces
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile confirmed that Four Chileans are among those affected by the accident. For his part, the Honorary consul of that country in Punta Cana informed that he will travel to the place to verify the health of his compatriots and provide them with the necessary support.
