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
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., This news data comes from:http://xbaouh.yamato-syokunin.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."
- HEADLINES: DPWH fires Bulacan engineers, blacklists contractors over anomalous projects | Sept. 5, 2025
- Senate subpoenas 8 DPWH officials, contractors in flood control probe
- Marcos declares holidays for 2026
- Thailand set for vote on new PM after dissolution bid rejected
- CBCP president urges Israel to stop military operations in Gaza
- Vico Sotto could challenge VP Sara in 2028 race – survey
- 15 people hospitalized after double-decker bus crashes outside London's Victoria Station
- 'Lannie' exits PH — Pagasa
- French couple kept panther that roamed nearby rooftops
- Five killed in New York state tourist bus crash
