Poland's ambassador to Canada has returned to his homeland after hearing his two children died there in a car crash.

Zenon Kosiniak-Kamysz's children were killed while visiting relatives in Poland. Michael, 19, and Maria, 15, were in the car driven by their 20-year-old cousin when it crashed, killing all three.

Kosiniak-Kamysz and his wife met with a pastor at St. Hyacinth Polish church in the Ottawa area before returning to Poland to deal with funeral arrangements. No further details have been announced.

A memorial for the children is expected at St. Hyacinth once the ambassador returns.