LOWER MANHATTAN INCIDENT, NEW YORK, 31 OCTOBER 2017
An incident occurred in Lower Manhattan in New York on 31 October 2017 when a truck driver drove straight into a bike path next to the Hudson River. 8 people were killed and at least 11 injured in the incident. So far no Malaysians were involved in the incident.
The local authorities are currently investigating the incident.
The Consulate General of Malaysia in New York will continue to closely monitor the situation and will provide timely updates on the incident to the Malaysian community in the city. For any emergency or further information, please contact the Consulate General of Malaysia in New York at:
Consulate General of Malaysia, New York
Address: 313 East 43rd Street, New York, NY 10017
Tel: +1 (212) 490 2722 / +1 (212) 490 2723
Email: mwnewyorkcg@kln.gov.my
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its deepest sympathies and condolences to the families of the victims of the incident.
PUTRAJAYA
1 November 2017