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

Police attribute the head-on collision to an overtaking move into oncoming traffic pending a formal inquiry.

Overview

  • Authorities confirmed seven supporters died and three were hospitalized after the minibus struck a truck in Timis County, western Romania.
  • Emergency services received the call at about 1:05 p.m. on the E70 between Caransebes and Lugoj and found six victims dead at the scene with a seventh dying later.
  • Timis police said the 29-year-old driver crossed into the opposite lane during an overtaking attempt, and investigators are examining circumstances around the crash.
  • Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed condolences and said the government and embassy are coordinating support; PAOK pledged assistance to families and the injured.
  • Video shared online appears to show the attempted overtake and the minibus breaking apart on impact, while the Europa League match in Lyon remained scheduled for Thursday.