At least 14 individuals have lost their lives due to the tragic collapse of a concrete canopy at the railway station in Novi Sad, Serbia's second-largest city. The incident occurred around noon local time while victims were seated below the outdoor overhang. Among the deceased is a young girl aged approximately six or seven. Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić expressed his condolences and confirmed that three additional individuals are currently hospitalized, including two women rescued from beneath the rubble several hours post-collapse.
Novi Sad Railway Station Canopy Collapse: A National Tragedy
Novi Sad Railway Station Canopy Collapse: A National Tragedy
A devastating incident in Serbia leaves 14 dead, including a young girl, following a railway station canopy collapse.
Rescue operations involving around 80 emergency personnel are still in progress, employing heavy machinery to search for any remaining trapped victims. The concrete canopy, originally constructed in 1964, had not undergone reconstruction during recent renovations of the station completed in 2021 and again in 2023 ahead of its reopening planned for July 5. President Vučić reassured the nation that those accountable for this tragic event would be held responsible.
Prime Minister Miloš Vučević reflected on the day as one the most difficult in Novi Sad's post-war history, labeling the event a "great, terrible tragedy." He extended condolences to the families of the victims and acknowledged the efforts of first responders. In the wake of the tragedy, the Serbian government has declared Saturday a national day of mourning in remembrance of those lost.
Prime Minister Miloš Vučević reflected on the day as one the most difficult in Novi Sad's post-war history, labeling the event a "great, terrible tragedy." He extended condolences to the families of the victims and acknowledged the efforts of first responders. In the wake of the tragedy, the Serbian government has declared Saturday a national day of mourning in remembrance of those lost.
