PH Consulate checking if any Filipinos were injured in Manhattan subway collision --- By DAVE LLAVANES JR., GMA Integrated News

Published January 5, 2024 9:06am NEW YORK CITY - The Philippine Consulate is currently investigating if any Filipinos were affected by the collision of two trains in the Manhattan subway. In a message to GMA Integrated News from New York Consul General Senen Mangalile, he mentioned that they have not yet received any reports of Filipinos being involved in the accident. Over 20 passengers were injured in the collision of two trains carrying around 500 passengers. According to the investigation, a train traveling from Manhattan headed to the Bronx collided with another train, which resulted in the derailment of one of the trains. Paramedics quickly responded, attending to the injured passengers and transporting them to the nearest hospital. The accident caused delays in the operation of the subway and affected several commuters. Among them was Filipina Ayin Reyeg, who told GMA Integrated News that she was waiting for a train to Queens when the accident occurred. Because of the delay, she decided to seek alternative transportation along with other stranded passengers. The New York Metro Transportation Authority is currently investigating the incident. —VAL, GMA Integrated News