# Sivasspor football tragedy commemoration > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sivasspor-football-tragedy-commemoration > Updated: 2026-10-03T21:01:41.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2. Sivasspor officials and former players held a memorial service to mark the 59th anniversary of a 1967 tragedy in Kayseri. During a match between Kayserispor and Sivasspor, violent events in the stands led to the deaths of 43 supporters. A delegation visited the Yukarı Tekke Cemetery to pray at the graves of the deceased fans and former club president Osman Seçilmiş. Former player Selahattin Elbay described the incident as a “black stain on the history of world football,” emphasizing the need for sportsmanship and the prevention of violence in sports. ## Claims - Six PAOK supporters died in a road accident in Tempi on October 4, 1999. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The accident occurred when a bus carrying PAOK fans collided with a truck near the Tempi tolls. (corroborated by 3 sources) - A total of seven people died in the collision between the bus and a truck. (corroborated by 2 sources) - An annual memorial service for the victims will be held at the Tempi monument on October 4 at 11:00 AM. (single source) - Banners featuring the names of the deceased fans will be displayed during a PAOK match against Kalamata on October 12. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-03: PAOK community honors six fans lost in Tempi tragedy 27 years later PAOK fans and football officials held a memorial service in Tempi to mark the 27th anniversary of the 1999 tragedy that killed six young supporters. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tempi-tragedy-paok-community-marks-27-years-since-fatal-bus-accident ### 2026-09-17: Sivasspor commemorates 43 fans lost in 1967 Kayseri tragedy Sivasspor officials and former players visited graves to commemorate the 43 fans killed during a 1967 football match in Kayseri, calling for continued sportsmanship and an end to violence. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sivasspor-commemorates-43-fans-lost-in-1967-kayseri-tragedy --- Cite as: Sivasspor football tragedy commemoration. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/sivasspor-football-tragedy-commemoration