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Serbia's Novi Sad Station Collapse Claims 16th Victim as Protests Persist

A teenager’s death intensifies calls for accountability in Serbia, where mass protests challenge the government over alleged corruption and mismanagement.

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

  • The death toll from the November 2024 Novi Sad train station roof collapse has risen to 16 following the death of a teenager from injuries sustained in the disaster.
  • The roof collapse, widely attributed to corruption and poor oversight during recent renovations, initially killed 14 people and injured three others.
  • The incident has led to months of anti-corruption protests, with hundreds of thousands demanding accountability and systemic reforms across Serbia.
  • The protests have resulted in the resignation of the prime minister and two ministers, marking a significant political crisis for President Aleksandar Vucic’s administration.
  • Prosecutors have charged 13 individuals in connection with the collapse, while international bodies, including the Council of Europe, have urged thorough investigations.