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.