Serbia Marks Railway Tragedy Anniversary

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   November 1, 2024 – The collapse of a concrete canopy on the renovated Novi Sad railway station building kills 14 people at the scene, with three others taken to hospital in critical condition.

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• 2 Nov Serbia remembers 16 victims of Novi Sad railway station collapseSerbia commemorated two years since the collapse of a concrete canopy at Novi Sad railway station, which killed 16 people on November 1, 2024. Thousands participated in a rain-soaked march, laying wreaths and red hearts with victims' names outside the station. The tragedy led to charges against thirteen individuals, including a former minister, though no trial has started yet. Recently, the Student List won Serbia's…Euronews
• 1 Nov Serbia marks the second anniversary of a train station tragedy that fueled student protestsSerbian students and supporters gathered to commemorate two years since a train station canopy collapse in Novi Sad that killed 16 people, an event that sparked widespread anti-corruption protests and led to the recent electoral defeat of President Aleksandar Vucic’s government. The mourners laid wreaths and lit candles for the victims, emphasizing demands for justice and accountability in a ceremony marked by hope…Toronto Star
• 1 Nov Serbians mark railway disaster that led to rise of victorious student movementSerbian citizens gathered at Novi Sad's main train station on November 1 to commemorate the one-year anniversary of a fatal roof collapse that killed 16 people. The tragedy sparked widespread protests against corruption, leading to the recent electoral victory of a student-led bloc. Crowds observed a moment of silence and laid flowers and candles near the site where the incident occurred. The disaster was seen as…The Straits Times
• 1 Nov From railway tragedy to gov’t change: Serbia’s two-year fight for justiceTwo years ago, a concrete canopy collapse at the Novi Sad railway station in Serbia killed 16 people. This tragedy spurred widespread protests demanding accountability for those responsible and criticizing corruption and poor oversight. The demonstrations escalated into clashes with police and led to a significant change when opposition parties, including the Student List movement, won recent elections after months…Al Jazeera
• 1 Nov Serbia’s canopy collapse, two years on in a changed countryThe article discusses the two-year anniversary of a concrete canopy collapse at a newly renovated railway station in Novi Sad, Serbia. This incident occurred shortly after an election that saw the ousting of a powerful politician and the rise of student-led political movements to power. The event is noted as a significant moment for Serbian society.Al Jazeera

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