Serbia indicts 13 for railway station awning collapse
Prosecutors in Novi Sad indicted 13 people over the deadly collapse of a railway station awning that killed 15, sparking protests and calls for accountability.
Serbian students ushered in the New Year with a silent protest to honor the 15 victims of a deadly train station collapse in November.
At midnight in Belgrade, students stood in silence for 15 minutes, commemorating the lives lost when a concrete awning collapsed at the city's central train station on November 1, killing 14 and injuring three, one of whom later died from their injuries.
The tragedy, blamed on government corruption and poor construction practices, has sparked wi despread protests.
Students, opposition groups, and the public have repeatedly taken to the streets demanding justice and political reforms, accusing the government of mismanagement. The government denies these allegations.
Instead of celebrating New Year's Eve, tens of thousands of protesters, led by students, gathered in Belgrade and other cities, continuing their call for accountability.
The movement has gained broad support, including from professors, farmers, and actors, reflecting deepening dissatisfaction with President Aleksandar Vučić’s leadership. Despite the festive season, protests continue to demand justice for the victims and government accountability for the collapse.
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