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Serbian Protests Demand Accountability After Fatal Train Station Collapse

Thousands rally in Belgrade, calling for resignations and arrests following a tragic accident attributed to corruption and negligence.

  • The collapse of a newly renovated railway station roof in Novi Sad killed 14 people, including minors, sparking national outrage.
  • Protesters accuse the Serbian government of corruption and inadequate oversight in infrastructure projects, particularly those involving Chinese companies.
  • Prime Minister Milos Vucevic faces calls for resignation, while Construction Minister Goran Vesic has already stepped down.
  • An investigation is underway, but no arrests have been made, fueling public skepticism about government accountability.
  • The station was part of a high-profile project inaugurated by Serbian and Hungarian leaders, intended as a key link in a fast train line between Belgrade and Budapest.
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