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Heartbreak as PAOK Fans Die in Romania Bus Crash

Published January 28, 2026, 10:10
Heartbreak as PAOK Fans Die in Romania Bus Crash

A devastating tragedy has struck the Greek football community, as seven PAOK fans lost their lives in a bus crash in Romania, with three others seriously injured. The fans were traveling to France to support their team in a match against Lyon. According to a survivor's testimony, the bus's steering wheel locked during an overtaking maneuver, leading to the fatal accident. The news has plunged the PAOK family and the loved ones of the victims into mourning. In Alexandroupoli, where many of the fans originated, deep sorrow prevails, with relatives desperately seeking information about their family members. Adonis Georgiadis confirmed that the injured are not in life-threatening condition. PAOK fans gathered at the crash site, singing chants and expressing their grief and anger. The area was covered with scarves and flags of the team. The tragedy has sent shockwaves and sadness throughout Greece. A young PAOK fan, Yannis Papastefanakis, sent a poignant video message expressing his sorrow for the loss of his "brothers" and emphasizing that their memory will live on through the songs of the stands. The football community mourns the loss of these passionate supporters.