MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said that there were no Filipinos either among the fatalities or those seriously injured in the tour-bus accident that occurred on in upstate New York on Aug. 22, 2025 (local time).
No Filipino fatalities in New York Tour-Bus crash, says DFA
The crash left five people dead and at least 49 others were injured when a chartered bus overturned along the New York State Thruway near Pembroke, roughly 30 miles east of Buffalo.
No Filipino fatalities in New York Tour-Bus crash, says DFA
, This news data comes from:http://sv.052298.com
The confirmation followed inquiries made by The Manila Times and the public amid reports that many of the passengers were of Asian descent, including individuals from China, India, and the Philippines.
"At present, there are no reports of Filipino nationals among the deceased or seriously injured," a DFA official said on Saturday. "We continue to coordinate with the Philippine Consulate General in New York, which remains in close contact with US authorities."
- ICC postpones Duterte's hearing, reviews fitness to stand trial
- Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce engaged
- Rubio says US warned France on Israel annexation moves
- Thousands protest in Indonesia as military deployed in capital
- SSS hails Marcos, Recto for initiating pension reforms, including one to be rolled out in Sept
- Angkas supports DICT's amnesty program for unregistered delivery services
- New mining law to balance profit, ecology
- Laws signed on holidays, court branches
- Private groups back DHSUD chief's anti-corruption policy
- Search for survivors after Afghan earthquake kills 800
