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Serbian Protesters Demand Accountability Over Deadly Railway Station Collapse

People march during a protest following the collapse of a concrete canopy at the railway station in Novi Sad that killed 14 people, in Belgrade, Serbia, Monday, Nov. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovi

Anti-government protesters in Serbia gathered in Belgrade on Monday to demand justice following the tragic collapse of a concrete roof at a railway station in Novi Sad that claimed the lives of 14 individuals earlier this month. The demonstrators called for the arrest and resignation of top officials, attributing the incident to alleged corruption and substandard renovation work on the station building.

The protesters accused the ruling populists of prioritizing personal gain over public safety, with one former mayor of Novi Sad condemning the government for its role in the tragedy. Despite ongoing investigations and the resignation of Serbia's construction minister, no individuals have been charged or detained in connection with the accident.

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