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Serbians mark anniversary of deadly train station collapse with silence
Tens of thousands of people marked the first anniversary of a train station roof collapse in silence.
Published On 1 Nov 2025
Tens of thousands of people from all over Serbia gathered on Saturday in the northern town of Novi Sad to commemorate the victims of a railway station disaster a year ago. [Marko Djurica/Reuters]
The rally was also a massive display of boiling discontent with the government of President Aleksandar Vucic. [Marko Djurica/Reuters]
The collapse of a concrete canopy at the Novi Sad train station a year ago killed 16 people. The tragedy triggered youth-led street protests and a nationwide movement demanding political changes. [Marko Djurica /Reuters]
People hold hearts with names of the victims written on them during 16 minutes of silence to commemorate the victims. [Marko Djurica /Reuters]
The protesters believe that the concrete construction at the renovated station building in Novi Sad collapsed because rampant corruption and nepotism in state infrastructure projects with China led to fatal disregard for safety rules. No one has yet been held responsible, although 13 people have been charged. [Marko Djurica/Reuters]
A woman holds a piece of cardboard with the words "My Children" written on it as she kneels by floral tributes outside the train station on the first anniversary of the disaster. [Armin Durgut/AP Photo]
Dijana Hrka, mother of Stefan Hrka, one of the victims, is surrounded by war veterans as she walks outside the Novi Sad railway station. [Marko Djurica/Reuters]
Saturday's ceremonies started with 16 minutes of silence for the 16 victims at exactly 11:52am, the time of the collapse. [Zorana Jevtic/Reuters]
People also laid wreaths and lit candles outside the station. [Marko Djurica/Reuters]
Students and others have been pouring into Novi Sad since Friday, arriving by car, bicycle, or on foot. [Marko Djurica/Reuters]
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