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Deadly Bus Crash in Romania Claims Lives of Seven Greek PAOK Fans

Published January 27, 2026, 17:13
Deadly Bus Crash in Romania Claims Lives of Seven Greek PAOK Fans

A tragic bus crash in Romania has resulted in the deaths of seven Greek PAOK football fans, with three others injured. The van carrying the supporters collided with a truck on the DN6 – E70 highway, near the town of Lugojelul, in the Timis area. The impact was so severe that two additional vehicles were involved. The victims originated from Thessaloniki, Alexandria Imathia, and Pieria. The Greek embassy in Bucharest has confirmed the death toll and dispatched a team to the accident site. PAOK FC is in close coordination with Greek authorities and Romanian officials to repatriate the bodies, provide medical care to the injured, and assist the victims' families. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has expressed his condolences.