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Death Toll from Novi Sad Train Station Collapse Rises to 16

The death of a 19-year-old victim intensifies nationwide protests over corruption and negligence in Serbia, posing a major challenge to President Vucic's government.

A drone view shows students and anti-government demonstrators lighting the flashlights of their mobile phones during a protest, which has become a national movement for change following the deadly November 2024 Novi Sad railway station roof collapse, in Belgrade, Serbia, March 15, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo
People use the lights on their cell phones as they observe fifteen minutes of silence during a major anti-corruption rally led by university students in Belgrade, Serbia, Saturday, March 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Marko Drobnjakovic)
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A makeshift memorial sprang up at the school attended by the latest victim of the disaster

Overview

  • A 19-year-old victim, Vukasin Crncevic, succumbed to injuries sustained in the Novi Sad train station roof collapse, bringing the total fatalities to 16.
  • The November 2024 disaster, attributed to poor renovation work and systemic corruption, has sparked months of anti-corruption protests across Serbia.
  • The protests, involving hundreds of thousands, have included silent blockades and rallies, with demonstrators demanding accountability and systemic reforms.
  • High-profile resignations, including the Serbian prime minister and former Transport Minister Goran Vesic, have followed the tragedy.
  • The Council of Europe has called for a thorough investigation, as President Aleksandar Vucic faces increasing pressure and allegations of government misconduct.