Tragic roof collapse at Serbian station leads to major investigation
A devastating incident at Novi Sad railway station yesterday left 14 people dead and three in intensive care. Officials launched multi-agency probe into the structural failure that occurred at recently-renovated facility
In a heart-breaking turn of events‚ the roof entrance at Novi Sad station collapsed yesterday killing 14 people including two young-ones. Three survivors remain in intensive-care at the local medical center (their condition is being closely monitored)
The catastrophe happened on a clear-sky day at the transport hub which is located bout 40 miles north-west of Belgrade. Rescue teams worked non stop through the night using heavy-duty equipment to clear the debris
We must ensure something like this never happens again
The facility underwent a big-scale upgrade between 21 and 22 with final touch-ups done this summer; the project cost reached 16 million euros. Goran Vesic the Transport Minister announced that state agencies and the Chinese building group CRIC-CCCC will be part of the inquiry. However all involved parties say the collapsed section wasnt in their work-scope
Today declared as national mourning day citizens brought toys flowers and candles to honor the victims. President Aleksandar Vucic promised swift action; meanwhile authorities plan to question 20 people connected to the facility management and construction works. The opposition group announced a protest in downtown area claiming poor oversight and management issues
