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).
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
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.
No Filipino fatalities in New York Tour-Bus crash, says DFA
"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.", This news data comes from:http://www.jyxingfa.com
- Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce engaged
- Epstein victims compiling list of sexual abusers
- An AI simulation of a Mount Fuji eruption is being used to prepare Tokyo for the worst
- Gaza at 'breaking point,' says UN food agency chief after visit
- Isko files raps over demolition of sports complex
- Pagasa: Trough of LPA, 'habagat' will bring rain, thunderstorms across PH
- Robinsons to build 9-story office building in Davao City
- Comelec to open nearly two-year overseas voter registration for 2028 elections
- Xi slams 'bullying' in speech to regional leaders at summit
- Zelenskyy seeks talks with Trump and European leaders on slow progress of peace efforts with Russia
