US EditionGreek government says 7 fans of soccer team PAOK killed in vehicle crash in Romania
- On Tuesday, Greece's government confirmed seven PAOK fans died in a minibus crash in Romania, with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis deeply shaken by the accident.
- The supporters were traveling to a Europa League match in Lyon, a fixture scheduled for Thursday, continuing PAOK's active Europa League campaign seen on Jan. 22, 2026.
- Greek officials and the embassy are coordinating with local Romanian authorities and PAOK to support families of the victims and injured fans, sending club representatives to Romania.
- Officials said they hope the injured fans recover quickly, supporters' associations of Olympiakos, Panathinaikos, Aris and others issued condolences, and Lyon expressed `sincere condolences` with a tribute at the match Thursday.
- PAOK president Ivan Savvidis called the crash `an unspeakable tragedy` and said he mourns with families of the victims and millions of compatriots, while Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis extended his sincerest condolences.
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Tragedy in Romania: Truck crash kills 7 Greek fans, critically injures 3 others. A truck carrying fans of the Greek club PAOK collided with another truck while attempting to overtake in Romania, resulting in the death of seven people and critical injuries to three others.
"We sympathize with the family of Paok FC at this time of mourning. Sincere condolences to all those affected by this tragic accident," UEFA published in its X account.
The Romanian press has released the video of the traffic accident in which seven Greek PAOK fans died in a frontal crash against a truck.
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The government of Greece confirmed the death of seven PAOK fans in a car accident in Romania, when they were traveling for the match against Lyon in the Europa League. “Deeply shocked, I was informed of the tragic accident in Romania that cost the lives of seven young compatriots.
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