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Novi Sad marks second anniversary of fatal railway station canopy collapse
Citizens, students, and families gathered in Novi Sad and across Serbia to commemorate the second anniversary of the railway station canopy collapse, an event that occurred on November 1, 2024, at 11:52 AM. The tragedy, caused by the weight of concrete, glass, and poor construction work on a recently renovated station, resulted in 16 deaths and one serious injury.
Commemorations included a sixteen-minute period of silence at the site of the accident, marches through the city, and the laying of flowers and candles. In Belgrade, Patriarch Porfirije led a memorial service at the Temple of Saint Sava. Public broadcasters like RTS also participated by displaying the names of the victims on screen.
The disaster served as a major catalyst for political upheaval in Serbia, sparking widespread student-led protests against corruption and government negligence. These movements eventually contributed to the resignation of Prime Minister Miloš Vučević in January 2025 and the subsequent rise of the Student List opposition movement. Despite multiple ongoing investigations by different prosecutor's offices, no trials have commenced as of the second anniversary, with case files currently held by the Supreme Court of Serbia.
Entities
Aleksandar Vučić · Andreas von Beckerath · Clinical Center of Vojvodina · Dijana Hrka · Goran Vesić · Miloš Vučević · National Assembly of Serbia · Novi Sad · Patriarch Porfirije · Serbia · Serbian National Assembly · Serbian Progressive Party
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- [● 16 SOURCES] The collapse resulted in 16 deaths. athina984.gr · information.tv5monde.com · meta.mk · www.rador.ro · www.sofokleousin.gr
- [● 16 SOURCES] The canopy collapse at Novi Sad railway station occurred on November 1, 2024, at 11:52. athina984.gr · information.tv5monde.com · meta.mk · www.rador.ro · www.sofokleousin.gr
- [● 10 SOURCES] Three separate criminal proceedings are being conducted regarding the incident. meta.mk · www.oslobodjenje.ba
- [● 9 SOURCES] Former Minister Goran Vesić is among the 13 people accused in connection with the tragedy. meta.mk · www.rador.ro · dnevnik.ba · studiob.rs
- [● 9 SOURCES] The station had recently undergone a multi-million euro renovation. athina984.gr · information.tv5monde.com · www.cnn.gr
- [● 11 SOURCES] A student-backed list won 140 of the 250 seats in the National Assembly in recent elections. athina984.gr · information.tv5monde.com · www.cnn.gr
- [● 9 SOURCES] The Supreme Court of Serbia is currently holding the case files for the proceedings. meta.mk
- [● 5 SOURCES] The Appellate Court confirmed the indictment against 13 individuals in July. meta.mk · www.rador.ro
- [● 13 SOURCES] Formal trials have not yet begun because case files are with the Supreme Court of Serbia. meta.mk
- [● 7 SOURCES] The Appellate Court in July confirmed indictments against 13 people, including former construction minister Goran Vesic. meta.mk · www.rador.ro
- [● 5 SOURCES] A student-backed list won 140 of the 250 seats in the Serbian National Assembly. athina984.gr · information.tv5monde.com
- [● 36 SOURCES] The canopy collapse at Novi Sad railway station occurred on November 1, 2024, at 11:52 AM. athina984.gr · information.tv5monde.com · meta.mk · www.rador.ro · www.sofokleousin.gr