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.
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://jqklryjc.erlvyiwan.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."
- Putin and Modi in China for summit hosted by Xi
- Bersamin letter proves Torre reassignments ‘valid’
- Thai tycoon takes office as PM after royal endorsement
- Thailand acting PM moves to dissolve parliament — party
- Chinese tourist city Sanya shuts down as typhoon intensifies
- Comelec defers BARMM district reconstitution
- Denmark summons US envoy over 'attempts to influence' Greenland
- Lacson to give Dizon 'damning' proof vs DPWH 'rotten fruits'
- LGBTQ+ Catholics make Holy Year pilgrimage to Rome and celebrate a new sense of acceptance
- Indonesia, US and allies launch joint military drills
