Novi Sad students call for mass gathering to mark railway station tragedy anniversary

Students in Serbia have called for a mass commemorative gathering in Novi Sad on November 1, 2026, to mark the second anniversary of the concrete canopy collapse at the Novi Sad railway station. The memorial event is scheduled to begin at 11:52 AM, the exact time the tragedy occurred.

The collapse, which took place on November 1, 2024, resulted in the deaths of 16 people and left one woman seriously injured. The incident sparked widespread civil unrest, student blockades, and protests across Serbia, centered on demands for accountability, construction quality oversight, and anti-corruption measures.

The tragedy led to significant political shifts, including the resignations of the Minister of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure, the Minister of Internal and Foreign Trade, and Prime Minister Miloš Vučević. While a new government was formed in April 2025, the pursuit of justice continues, with indictments filed against 13 individuals related to the incident.