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Railway Station Canopy Collapse Kills 14 in Serbia
Novi Sad railway station disaster leaves community in mourning and raises questions about safety standards
- A concrete canopy at a railway station in Novi Sad collapsed, killing at least 14 people
- Ongoing search operations involve around 80 rescuers; three individuals are hospitalized
- President Vučić vows accountability for those responsible
At least 14 people, including a young child, lost their lives in a devastating accident at a railway station in Novi Sad, Serbia.
A concrete canopy, part of the station’s infrastructure, collapsed, trapping numerous individuals.
Rescue efforts are ongoing, with authorities confirming that three people have been hospitalized. Miraculously, two individuals were pulled alive from the rubble hours after the incident.
President Aleksandar Vučić expressed deep sorrow and vowed to hold those responsible accountable. The government has declared a national day of mourning.
The cause of the collapse remains under investigation. While the station underwent renovations in recent years, the specific circumstances surrounding the incident are still unclear.
