The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement regarding the accident in Bucharest of a bus carrying Greek citizens from Greece to Romania.

In particular, according to the information of the Greek Embassy in Bucharest, today, December 23, in the Romanian capital there was an accident with a tourist bus, on board of which there were 47 Greeks and a Greek driver.

On notification from the Emergency Department of the Romanian Interior Ministry, 24 passengers were taken to local hospitals for examination and possible first aid.

Of the above, three were hospitalized in serious condition.

Unfortunately, the bus passenger died.

The rest of the passengers were transferred to the hotel.

A group of the Greek Embassy in Bucharest immediately went to the scene and then to the hospitals where the aforementioned Greek citizens are being treated.

Also, embassy staff remain in hospitals to provide all possible assistance to the victims.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its deepest condolences to the family and relatives of the deceased and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in constant contact with the Greek Embassy in Bucharest and is monitoring the situation.

Contact numbers of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Cryptographic Service) for any relevant information: 210 368 1730, 210 368 1350.