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, This news data comes from:http://redcanaco.com
"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."
- Marcos sacks PNP Chief Torre, saying it was 'difficult but necessary'
- New law lets foreigner investors lease land for 99 years
- Japanese climber, 102, sets Mount Fuji record
- ‘Large shark’ kills man off Sydney beach
- Court orders Immigration to release of Global Ferronickel Chairman Joseph Sy
- UP journalism professor chides Rep. Gomez over ‘media spin’ claims
- Mexican boxer Chavez Jr. released from prison pending trial
- President Marcos to attend 80th UN General Assembly in New York
- Gaza at 'breaking point,' says UN food agency chief after visit
- Seoul says over 300 South Koreans held in US battery plant site raid
