The Romanian football community is reeling after a tragic Dinamo 2 team bus accident in Câmpulung Muscel, Argeș County, which claimed one life and left several people injured, including Dinamo 2 coach Adrian Ropotan.
According to reports, the accident occurred on Friday as the Dinamo 2 junior squad was traveling by coach. Players who were on board later described terrifying moments leading up to the crash, saying they noticed the driver behaving unusually shortly after departing their hotel.
Several players told local media that the bus driver suddenly began accelerating. Concerned by the increasing speed, they repeatedly urged him to slow down. However, according to their statements, the driver did not respond, causing panic among those on board.
Investigators believe the driver subsequently lost control of the coach before it veered off the roadway and crashed into a tree along the roadside. The impact caused extensive damage to the vehicle and resulted in one fatality. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased.
Multiple passengers sustained injuries in the collision, including former Romanian international and Dinamo 2 coach Adrian Ropotan, who was among those requiring medical attention.
Players recalled scenes of chaos inside the coach as seats collapsed under the force of the impact. One footballer described how several seats broke free and fell onto passengers, forcing teammates to help one another escape from the damaged vehicle.
Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene, treating the injured before transporting several victims to nearby hospitals. Police and rescue teams secured the area while investigators began examining the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the accident, including the driver’s condition, the mechanical state of the coach, and the sequence of events that led to the collision.
As the investigation continues, messages of support and condolences have poured in from across Romania’s football community for the victims, their families, the injured players, coaching staff, and everyone affected by this heartbreaking tragedy.