NOVI SAD — 2024 · Major Tragedy
The Novi Sad Railway Station Canopy Collapse
At 11:52 a.m. on 1 November 2024, the concrete canopy over the entrance of Novi Sad's recently renovated railway station collapsed. Fourteen people died; two of the seriously injured died in the following months, bringing the toll to 16. Built in 1964, the station had undergone extensive renovation in 2021–2024; experts pointed to corrosion in load-bearing elements, while the role of the renovation work was disputed. In December 2024, 13 people including a former minister were indicted, though some charges were later dropped and the matter is before the appeals court. The disaster sparked Serbia's largest protests since 2000 and led to the prime minister's resignation in January 2025.
- Date
- 2024
- Place
- Vojvodina, Serbia, Novi Sad, RS
- Category
- Major Tragedy
- Case Status
- Under Investigation
- Coordinates
- 45.2650, 19.8300 ↗
Timeline of Events
- 1 November 2024The station canopy collapsed; 14 people died.
- 4 November 2024The construction minister resigned.
- 30 December 2024Thirteen people were indicted.
- 28 January 2025The prime minister resigned amid protests.
- December 2025Charges against some defendants were dropped; the decision is under appeal.
Sources
- Wikipedia — Novi Sad railway station canopy collapse en.wikipedia.org ↗
- BBC News — Novi Sad canopy collapse bbc.com ↗
- Wikipedia
- BBC News
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