A horrific minibus collision on a Romanian highway has shattered the PAOK Saloniki fanbase, killing seven supporters travelling to cheer their team against Olympique Lyon in the UEFA Europa League. The accident unfolded on Monday afternoon near Lugojel in Timiș County, turning a routine road trip into a national tragedy.
Collision Details
Emergency crews rushed to the DN6 highway around 1:05 PM after a minibus packed with PAOK ultras attempted a risky overtake. The vehicle sideswiped a tanker truck before swerving into the oncoming lanes and smashing head-on into a massive semi-trailer. Dashcam footage circulating online shows the frantic moments leading to the fiery impact, with the minibus mangled beyond recognition. Overloaded with 10 passengers plus the driver in an eight-seat vehicle, the group had opted for the Balkan route through Bulgaria and Romania to avoid long EU border waits at Hungary for Thursday’s knockout clash.
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