The Philippine Consulate General in New York said it is assisting three Filipino nationals who were involved in a recent bus incident.
In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said all passengers have been identified and their next-of-kin notified. No Filipinos were among the fatalities.
The three Filipino tourists, who are based in Qatar, have been discharged from the hospital and cleared to travel. A consulate representative will meet them to assess their needs until their scheduled departure.
Authorities confirmed the accident happened on Friday, August 22, about 25 miles east of Buffalo. The tourists were returning to New York City after visiting Niagara Falls. Reports said the bus carried 54 passengers, including Filipino, Indian, and Chinese nationals.
