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12 October, 2026 / 04:16
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Director of Center for Contemporary Art dies in accident in Vaslui county

Director of the Center for Contemporary Art Lilia Dragneva is the woman who died in the road accident that occurred yesterday in Vaslui county, Romania.

The center’s team issued a message of condolences in her memory, highlighting her contribution to the development of the artistic community and to educating new generations of artists.

“Lilia played an essential role in the artistic community, built bridges between people, supported generations of artists, and created a vibrant space for ideas. As a professor and mentor, she guided young people with tireless generosity and dedication. We extend our sincere condolences to her family, colleagues, and everyone who knew her. We say goodbye with profound gratitude,” the center’s team stated.

Four Moldovan citizens were involved in a road accident that occurred yesterday on the E581 European road in Vaslui County, Romania. One person died in the collision, while three others suffered injuries.

The car collided with a bridge abutment and then overturned off the roadway. Two of the injured people were taken to Vaslui Hospital with minor injuries, while the third, who sustained serious injuries, was airlifted by a SMURD helicopter to the Emergency Hospital in Iași.

The Consulate General of the Republic of Moldova in Iași is maintaining contact with the competent Romanian authorities and the families of those affected, providing the necessary consular assistance, including facilitating repatriation procedures, where applicable.

The circumstances surrounding the accident are being investigated by the Romanian authorities.