British cruise ship passenger dies in bus crash while holidaying in Caribbean
The holidaymaker was on a shore trip to Dominica
A BRITISH tourist has died and nine others have been injured during a Caribbean cruise ship trip.
The passengers were enjoying a shore excursion from a P&O Cruises ship on Dominica today when their tour bus collided with a car.
They were on the ship, Azura, which sailed from Southampton on October 28.
A statement from the holiday company said: "P&O Cruises regrets to confirm that a bus operated by a shore excursion provider was involved in a collision in Dominica on Wednesday lunchtime.
"The bus was carrying 12 passengers, including 10 guests from Azura. The cause of the accident is not yet known."
Dominica News reports that the bus was coming from the Emerald Pool in Antrim when the accident took place.
The company said the majority of those injured had been discharged from hospital.
Senior vice-president Paul Ludlow added: "Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone touched by this tragic event.
"Our employees and crew are working to do everything we can to extend support and assistance to those affected and their loved ones."
