Silent protests in Serbia: Railway station tragedy sparks nationwide traffic stops
Citizens of Serbia organize quiet protests and block roads after deadly train station incident in Novi Sad. Demonstrators demand justice for victims of unexpected roof collapse that shook the nation last year
Serbian citizens stood in complete silence for 15 mins last year (during a nationwide protest that blocked traffic in multiple cities). The demonstration – which took place in memory of victims from the Novi Sad railway station roof collapse happened in autumn 23
Traffic stops occured at key points across the country; this was part of a three-week-long series of road-blocks that showed peoples determination. The well-organized demonstration brought together folk from Belgrade‚ Novi Sad and other mid-sized towns
The tragic incident at Novi Sadʼs central station happened when a heavy-duty concrete over-hang fell without any warning: causing significant damage (and leading to immediate calls for investigation). The roof-top structure collapsed during a regular weekday‚ shocking local residents and train passengers alike
