One of the survivors of the fatal road accident involving PAOK football supporters in Romania has spoken publicly, expressing deep grief over the loss of his friends and describing the aftermath of the crash that killed seven people.

The survivors are currently being treated in Timișoara, where they were taken following the collision on Tuesday afternoon, January 27. The accident occurred shortly before 1:00 p.m. on a busy and reportedly dangerous road, several kilometers past the town of Caransebeș.

According to available information, the van carrying the group veered into the opposite lane while attempting to overtake another vehicle and collided side-on with a truck. The impact destroyed the van, leaving seven dead and three injured.

Speaking from his hospital room, the survivor said he was not driving at the time and could not provide certainty about the exact cause of the crash. “I am mourning my friends. Today is a day of grief,” he said, adding that the loss outweighs any discussion about testimonies or responsibility.

He explained that he is hospitalized alone and faces communication difficulties, as he does not speak Romanian and has limited English. By chance, he heard the voices of the other two injured passengers while being taken for medical examinations, confirming they were alive. Doctors told him the injured had a stable night and that their condition was improving. He added that all three may be transferred by plane soon.

The survivor said he remains fully conscious and remembers everything leading up to the collision. “We were like brothers,” he said, describing the close bond among the group, who had gathered from different parts of northern Greece before beginning their journey together.