The bus was carrying 12 passengers, including 10 from the vessel Azura, when the collision took place on the island of Dominica yesterday (November 9).
The line said the cause of the accident was not yet known and names of passengers involved have not been released.
P&O added that its representatives were on-site at a local hospital to support those injured and next of kin had been informed.
In a statement posted on the line’s Facebook page, P&O Cruises said: “We’d like to advise you of some very sad news. 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.
“One passenger has sadly died of their injuries. Another 9 passengers were injured and treated at a local hospital, with the majority now discharged.
“The names of the guests involved in the incident have not been released. P&O Cruises representatives are on-site at the hospital to support the injured. Next of kin have been informed.
“We have activated our Care team to help those affected by the accident.”
P&O Cruises senior vice-president Paul Ludlow said: “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.”
