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‘The Steering Wheel Jammed’: Shocking Revelation from Survivor of Fatal Romanian Crash

Published January 28, 2026, 09:27

One of the survivors of the horrific traffic accident in Romania, where seven PAOK fans lost their lives, revealed that the van's steering wheel 'jammed' during an overtaking maneuver due to the lane assist system. The shocking testimony was made to Greek doctor, Dimitris Koukoulas, who was at the scene of the accident. The crash occurred during the fans' journey to Lyon, France, to attend a PAOK match. Dash cam footage captures the violent collision with a passing truck. The dead and injured come from Thessaloniki, Alexandroupoli and Katerini. The news has plunged the three cities into mourning.