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Tragedy Strikes: Seven PAOK Fans Die in Romania Crash

1/27/2026

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Seven Greek PAOK Salonika fans died in Romania when a minibus collided with a tanker on the E70 near Lugojelul while traveling to a Europa League match against Lyon on January 29, 2026.
Three survivors are hospitalized, with two in critical condition.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed condolences and said the government will support the victims' families.

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Seven Greek PAOK Salonika fans died in Romania when a minibus collided with a tanker on the E70 near Lugojelul while traveling to a Europa League match against Lyon on January 29, 2026.
Three survivors are hospitalized, with two in critical condition.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis expressed condolences and said the government will support the victims' families.