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Serbia marks two years since Novi Sad station collapse
Thousands of people gathered in Novi Sad to remember 16 people killed when a railway station canopy collapsed on November 1, 2024.
The victims included children, and people laid flowers and candles in the rain.
Many people believe corruption and negligence contributed to the collapse during renovation work, though the cause has not been established in a trial.
The disaster prompted student-led protests demanding accountability and transparency that grew into a wider political movement.
Last week, the Students’ List defeated the ruling Serbian Progressive Party in parliamentary elections, bringing a change of government.
Prosecutors had charged 13 people over the collapse, but the case has stalled without a trial.
The new movement has called for a review of major investigations, including the collapse probe, and says it will work to restore the rule of law.
The collapse of a concrete canopy at Novi Sad railway station killed 16 people on November 1, 2024.
The disaster sparked student-led protests demanding accountability and action against corruption.
The protests grew into a political campaign, and the Student List defeated Aleksandar Vucic’s ruling party in parliamentary elections the week before the second anniversary.
Thousands gathered in Novi Sad on November 1, 2026, to remember the victims.
Students say they want those responsible for the collapse held accountable and the rule of law restored.
- Who
- Sixteen people were killed. Students and their supporters led protests after the collapse.
- What
- A concrete canopy at Novi Sad railway station collapsed, triggering protests and a wider political campaign.
- When
- November 1, 2024. Supporters marked the second anniversary on November 1, 2026.
- Where
- Novi Sad, Serbia.
- Why
- The collapse prompted demands for accountability. Many in Serbia believe flawed renovation work, corruption and negligence contributed to it.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
A concrete canopy at Novi Sad railway station collapsed, killing 14 people at the scene; two later died of their injuries.
Thousands protested in Novi Sad, demanding accountability.
Novi Sad prosecutors announced the arrest of 11 people in connection with the deaths.
Prosecutors filed an indictment against 13 people.
The Student List defeated Vucic’s Serbian Progressive Party in parliamentary elections.
Students and supporters gathered in Novi Sad to mark two years since the disaster.
- Deaths
- 16 people
- Collapse date
- November 1, 2024
- Location
- Novi Sad railway station, Serbia
- Initial deaths
- 14 people died at the scene
- Indicted
- 13 people
- Anniversary gathering
- Thousands marched in Novi Sad on November 1, 2026
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What people are saying
It was a murder and a murder demands accountability and justice
We will not forget them (victims).
shook Serbia to its core and moved citizens across the country to demand transparency and accountability.