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Novi Sad railway station canopy collapse aftermath

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Following the November 1, 2024, collapse of a concrete canopy at the Novi Sad railway station, which killed 16 people and injured one, Serbia has experienced significant political and social unrest. The tragedy tragedy, caused by the weight of concrete, glass, and poor construction work on a recently renovated station, triggered widespread student protests, civil demonstrations, protests and demands for transparency regarding construction corruption. The incident This unrest led to major political shifts, including the resignations resignation of the Prime Minister and several ministers. While a new government was formed Miloš Vučević in April January 2025 and indictments were filed against 13 individuals, the pursuit subsequent rise of justice remains a central issue. This social unrest contributed to a significant political shift, resulting in the victory of a student-supported movement in recent legislative elections, Student List opposition movement, which secured 140 of the 250 seats in the National Assembly. On the second anniversary of the tragedy, thousands of citizens, students, and families gathered in Novi Sad to honor the victims, which included children as young as six years old. Commemorations included a symbolic 16-minute period of silence at the exact time of the accident, the laying of white wreaths, flowers, and candles, and various processions. Religious services were also held, including a memorial led by Patriarch Porfirije at the Temple of Saint Sava in Belgrade. Similar memorial gatherings took place in cities such as Kragujevac, Niš, Novi Pazar, and Banja Luka. As of late 2026, legal accountability remains a central issue. Three separate criminal proceedings are currently underway involving different prosecutor's offices, including the Higher Public Prosecutor's Offices in Novi Sad and Belgrade, and the Prosecutor's Office for Organized Crime. While the Appellate Court confirmed indictments against 13 individuals in July, including former construction minister Goran Vesić, formal trials have not yet commenced, as case files are currently held by the Supreme Court of Serbia. Critics and legal experts have noted that the cases remain fragmented and stalled.

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  1. 2026-11-02 07:57 UTC Novi Sad railway station canopy collapse aftermath
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