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PAOK officials en route to Romania to assist after tragic accident

Published January 27, 2026, 15:26

The PAOK family and all fans are in shock after the tragic fatal car accident in Romania, in which seven supporters of the team lost their lives. The fans were traveling by van to France to watch Thursday's match against Lyon in the Europa League, when the van collided with a tanker truck on the DN6-E70 highway in Timisoara county. A total of four vehicles were involved in the accident. A PAOK delegation is en route to Romania to assist with procedures and provide support to the families of the victims.