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Sarajevo fatal tram accident legal proceedings

Overview

Following a fatal tram accident in February 2026 near the National Museum in Sarajevo, the Sarajevo Canton Prosecution has filed an indictment against tram driver Adnan Kasapović. The driver is charged with serious criminal offenses against public traffic safety and endangering public transport. Investigations determined the accident, which killed 23-year-old student Erdoan Morankić and severely injured a teenager, was caused by human error; the driver was reportedly traveling at 63.3 km/h in a 20 km/h zone.

The incident caused significant social and political upheaval, including widespread public protests, the resignation of Sarajevo Canton Prime Minister Nihad Uk, and the withdrawal of Czech-made ČKD trams from service by the public transport company GRAS. While the workers' union has argued the accident resulted from unpredictable vehicle failure, prosecutors have declined to investigate allegations regarding magnetic brake maintenance, video surveillance, or advertising lease contracts, concluding those issues did not constitute criminal offenses. Authorities are currently awaiting a court ruling on the indictment.

Entities

Adnan Kasapović · Erdoan Morankić · Sarajevo Canton Prosecution · Prosecutor’s Office of Sarajevo Canton · GRAS

Timeline

5 days ago

[CRIME] 2 sources
Sarajevo prosecutors await court ruling on fatal tram accident indictment
Sarajevo prosecutors are awaiting a court ruling on an indictment against a tram driver involved in a fatal 2026 accident, while dismissing separate allegations regarding vehicle maintenance and contracts.
18 days ago

[CRIME] 15 sources
Sarajevo tram driver Adnan Kasapović indicted for fatal accident
Sarajevo prosecutors have indicted tram driver Adnan Kasapović for a fatal February accident that killed a student and injured a teenager, following an investigation citing human error and excessive speed.

Sources

072info.com · 6yka.com · banjaluka.com · depo.ba · face.ba · insajder.net · kodex.me · mojdoboj.info · nap.ba · novi.ba · prigorski.hr · sarajevo-x.com · sarajevotimes.com · tuzlanski.ba · vecer.mk · vijesti.ba