27.01.2026 21:41
On Thursday evening, a minibus carrying PAOK fans from Greece to support their team in the UEFA Europa League match against Olympique Lyon crashed into a truck coming from the opposite direction in Romania. In the horrific accident, 7 of the 10 people in the vehicle lost their lives, and 3 were injured, as captured by the interior security camera of another vehicle.
In the UEFA Europa League match to be played on Thursday evening between PAOK, a team from the Greek Super League, and Olympique Lyon, a team from France's Ligue 1, a vehicle carrying Greek fans traveling to France had an accident in Romania.
7 DEAD, 3 INJURED
According to a report by Greek State Television ERT, the minibus carrying PAOK fans collided with a truck coming from the opposite direction while overtaking on the DN6-E70 highway near the city of Lugojelul. Of the 10 people in the vehicle, 7 lost their lives, and 3 injured individuals were taken to hospitals in the area for treatment.
CONDOLENCES FROM MITSOTAKIS
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed his sorrow over the accident in a statement, noting that the Greek government and fire department are cooperating with local authorities in Romania. Mitsotakis extended his condolences to the families of the deceased and the PAOK family.
HORRIFIC ACCIDENT CAPTURED ON CAMERA
Meanwhile, the horrific accident was captured by the interior security camera of another vehicle.