Bus Tragedy

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) -- Two buses collided head-on along a highway Thursday in the eastern Dominican Republic, killing nine hotel workers and injuring 35.

The collision occurred near Higuey, 115 miles east of Santo Domingo, according to a National Police statement.

The victims were employed by the Hotel Riu and the Hotel Melia Tropical in the east coast resort of Bavaro Beach, police said.

All the victims were employed by the Hotel Riu. The Melia bus had no passenger. It's in the newspaper Thursday February 25 at the following site: www.ultimahora.com.do