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.
, This news data comes from:http://www.gangzhifhm.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."
No Filipino fatalities in New York Tour-Bus crash, says DFA
- Five killed in New York state tourist bus crash
- Afghan quake death toll surges to over 2,200
- Nartatez vows fair assignments, better resource management as new PNP chief
- Go Negosyo, CFO push migrant empowerment
- No winner in lotto draws for Aug 28
- PAL plane bound for Osaka returns to Manila due to 'emergency' situation
- ChatGPT to get parental controls after teen's death
- Sara slams govt corruption probe as a 'political zarzuela,' to meet with Robredo at Bicol festival
- Israeli defense minister warns of Gaza City's destruction unless Hamas yields to his country's terms
- NBI slaps Alice Guo, 35 Others with new graft, misconduct cases
