On November 1st, 2024, the canopy of the Novi Sad train station collapsed, taking lives of 16 people. It led to public concern in Serbia, with people questioning the integrity and maintenance oversight of the infrastructure. Soon, the authorities launched an investigation into the causes of the incident, but public frustration grew due to lack of accountability in the response.
The railway station was originally constructed in 1964. It was structurally advanced for its period, bold, and relatively unusual. It remained untouched until 2021, when it was renovated. The renovation lasted from 2021 to mid-2024, as part of the fast railways project from Belgrade to Budapest, and was completed by a consortium of the Chinese companies CRIC-CCCC.
In the aftermath, the Serbian government declared the national day of mourning on November 2nd. It also sparked widespread protests across Serbia, with people demanding accountability and attributing the disaster to government corruption and negligence. These protests led to significant political repercussions, including the resignation of some government officials.
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