In a tragic turn-of-events at Novi Sad railway station a 35-metre section of roofing crashed down during mid-day hours on Nov 1st killing 14 people (the incident sparked massive rescue effort in this north-western Serbian city)
The rescue operation became complex due to heavy concrete debris – emergency teams with cranes and bull-dozers worked at the disaster site while medical staff stood-by. “Our windows were open cause it was warm and I heard this huge rumble“ said Vera‚ an 86-year old local who lives nearby
Two women were pulled out from under the wreckage in critical state; medical teams rushed them to the Vojvodina center. Luka Causic who leads emergency management said teams would keep working through-out the night
This is a black Friday for all of Serbia and Novi Sad
President Aleksandar Vucic demanded quick action to find those responsible; the building dating back to 64ʼ had some work done this summer but not on the collapsed section. Hundreds of people gathered at city-hall with candles to honor victims
The station halted its operations while investigation continues: officials need to figure out why the structure failed on a clear sunny day. Five victims still need identification and authorities dont expect the death toll to rise