# Caribe Tours bus catches fire near Jarabacoa: nine injured

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Published: 2026-07-24T12:46:54.698Z
Modified: 2026-07-24T12:46:54.698Z
Author: Joan Sanz
Topics: Transporte Terrestre
Summary: A Caribe Tours bus burst into flames on the Jarabacoa-La Vega highway. Nine passengers suffered minor injuries. Authorities are investigating the cause.

## Article

A **Caribe Tours** bus caught fire Thursday afternoon on the Jarabacoa, La Vega highway, [Dominican Today reported](https://dominicantoday.com/nine-injured-after-caribe-tours-bus-catches-fire-near-jarabacoa/). Nine passengers suffered minor injuries and were treated by emergency crews.

The fire broke out on a busy tourist route linking Jarabacoa to La Vega, a road often used by locals and visitors heading to the mountains. Local authorities are already looking into the cause. Luckily, no one was seriously hurt.

**My take:** incidents like this are a reminder to keep our land transport fleet well-maintained, especially on routes to emerging tourism spots like Jarabacoa. The quick response from emergency teams prevented a much worse outcome. I hope Caribe Tours steps up its mechanical checks and that MITUR, in turn, enforces stricter safety rules for all tourist bus operators. Road safety is part of the travel experience.

## Sources

- Dominican Today: https://dominicantoday.com/nine-injured-after-caribe-tours-bus-catches-fire-near-jarabacoa/

## Citation

Caribe Tours bus catches fire near Jarabacoa: nine injured. Turismo News. 2026-07-24. https://turismo.news/en/digest/caribe-tours-bus-fire-jarabacoa