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.
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://sfgk.gangzhifhm.com
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."
- Private groups back DHSUD chief's anti-corruption policy
- DILG denies claims ex-PNP chief ousted over firearms purchase
- House starts flood control probe
- Legarda pushes Magna Carta of Waste Workers
- Trump: Many Americans ‘like a dictator’
- Modi and Putin affirm special relationship as India faces steep US tariffs over Russian oil imports
- DPWH to revisit budget, to complete revisions within 2 weeks
- PTFOMS and CHR sign agreement to improve Filipino media workers' safety
- Trump moves to cut more foreign aid, risking shutdown
- Escudero subpoenas 5 contractors, 3 DPWH executives to Senate probe
