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Romania: Tragedy as 7 PAOK Fans Die in Highway Crash

Published January 28, 2026, 06:16
Romania: Tragedy as 7 PAOK Fans Die in Highway Crash

Seven PAOK fans tragically lost their lives in a traffic accident in Timisoara, Romania, when the van they were traveling in collided head-on with a semi-trailer truck during an overtaking maneuver. Three more passengers were injured, with one in critical condition. The unfortunate fans were traveling to Lyon, where PAOK was scheduled to play in the Europa League. Greek diplomats are in Timisoara to provide assistance to the injured and coordinate the repatriation of the victims. Most of the passengers were young and from Alexandrias, Imathia, Katerini, and Thessaloniki. They followed a route through Schengen countries to avoid bureaucratic issues.