Deadly collapse at a train station in Serbia: the number of victims has risen to 13
Kyiv • UNN
A concrete shed collapsed at the Novi Sad train station, killing 13 people and injuring 30 others. Authorities have declared three days of mourning and are investigating the causes of the tragedy at the 1964-built station.
In Serbia, the number of victims has increased to 13 after the tragedy at the train station. This was reported by DW, UNN reports.
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A concrete canopy collapsed at the Novi Sad railway station, killing 13 people and injuring 30 others.
The incident occurred at a time when there were many people sitting on benches in the waiting area under the canopy, local media reported. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances of the incident, and access to the station is restricted.
The station building, which was built in 1964, has recently undergone major repairs, but the concrete canopy structure has not been updated, the press service of the Serbian railroad structures said.
Local authorities declared three days of mourning in Novi Sad, and a national day of mourning is planned for November 2.
