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Seven PAOK Fans Killed in Romania Minibus Crash En Route to Lyon

Police say the minibus crossed the median before a head-on collision in Timis county.

Overview

  • Romanian police and Greek authorities confirmed seven dead and three injured after a minibus carrying PAOK supporters collided with a truck.
  • The vehicle, transporting ten men from Greece to France, crashed in western Romania while the group traveled to Lyon for a Europa League match.
  • Timis county police reported the 29-year-old driver crossed the center line, resulting in a head-on impact with the heavy truck.
  • PAOK issued an official statement as flags were lowered at Toumba Stadium, with club president Ivan Savvidis mourning the loss of young supporters.
  • Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis offered condolences, and Olympique Lyonnais said a tribute will take place during the January 29 match at Groupama Stadium.