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Protests Erupt in Serbia After Deadly Train Station Roof Collapse

Thousands demand accountability following the Novi Sad tragedy that left 14 dead, prompting a minister's resignation.

  • The collapse of a railway station canopy in Novi Sad killed 14 people, including a six-year-old girl, and critically injured three others.
  • Protests in Novi Sad and Belgrade have escalated, with demonstrators demanding the resignation of top officials, including President Aleksandar Vucic.
  • Construction Minister Goran Vesic resigned, citing moral responsibility, though he denied direct blame for the disaster.
  • The renovation of the station, completed in July, involved Chinese contractors, raising concerns over construction quality and oversight.
  • Authorities have questioned 48 people as part of an ongoing investigation into the causes of the collapse.
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