A bus accident carrying Air Transat customers left one dead and 26 injured Sunday afternoon near Santa Clara airport in Cuba.
According to local media, the deceased was the bus driver. Most of the injured passengers are believed to be Quebec tourists.
According to a Radio-Canada article, “among the 38 Air Transat passengers who were on the bus, several were injured, some seriously.”
The travelers were returning from the Cayo Santa María vacation resort and heading to the Santa Clara City Airport.
In a press release sent to the media yesterday, June 3Air Transat confirmed that an accident occurred on June 2, 2024 involving a bus of one of its transfer partners.
“The bus was carrying 38 passengers from flight TS715 to Montreal, near the Santa Clara, Cuba (SNU) airport,” the update said.
“An oncoming car lost control and hit the bus, causing it to overturn. All passengers were immediately treated and transported to a nearby hospital. »
“We are certainly concerned for everyone’s health and well-being and are doing everything we can to provide them with the necessary support at this difficult time,” Air Transat’s update continues.
“Our team responded quickly to provide immediate medical care. We worked closely with local authorities and arranged accommodation at a nearby hotel for passengers under observation or suffering minor injuries. Repatriation efforts are underway. Our goal is for them all to be back in the country tomorrow. »
“We are closely monitoring the situation and providing ongoing on-site support to all those affected. Our thoughts are with these travelers. »
According to another update sent today to Open Jaw Quebec, the last client has been released from the hospital, so all passengers should be back in Montreal this evening.
