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Seven PAOK Fans Killed in Romania Bus Crash

Published January 28, 2026, 06:26

A tragic bus crash in Romania has claimed the lives of seven PAOK football club fans, with three others injured. The van carrying the fans collided head-on with a truck, and the circumstances of the accident are still under investigation. Dashcam footage captures the violent impact, showing the van losing control and entering the opposite lane of traffic. The victims and injured originate from Thessaloniki, Alexandroupoli, and Katerini. The news has plunged the local communities into mourning, with family and friends describing the victims as devoted fans who never missed a match. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident, while grief over the loss of the fans is widespread.