Roof collapse at Belgrade railway station fatal for 16 people results in 13 suspects being charged in Serbia
In the northern city of Novi Sad, a tragic event occurred at the Novi Sad Railway Station that claimed the lives of 16 individuals due to a roof collapse. The incident, which took place recently, has sparked nationwide anti-government protests and indictments against several high-profile individuals, including former Minister Goran Vesic and the head of the railway company.
The Serbian prosecutor indicted 13 people, including Vesic, on public safety charges related to the collapse. The indictment alleges that the defendants used the station building despite ongoing construction and lacking a permit, as well as failure to maintain the structure's integrity. Additionally, criminal offenses during the design and execution phase of the station's renovation are also part of the indictment.
The indictment is not the only point of contention, as protesters have been taking to the streets across Serbia, accusing President Aleksandar Vucic and his allies of ties to organized crime, violence against rivals, curbing media freedoms, and corruption. The demonstrations, which have included university shutdowns, have rattled Vucic's rule and have led protesters to demand early elections and the removal of Vucic and his party from power after 13 years.
President Vucic, a former ultranationalist, converted to the cause of European Union membership in 2008. However, the protests have put his leadership into question, as many believe that his government is responsible for the tragic event at the Novi Sad Railway Station.
Despite the accusations, President Vucic has denied them, asserting that his government is working diligently to address the issues at hand and ensure justice is served. The search results do not specify the name of the judge who will preside over the case against Goran Vesić and the other defendants related to the collapse. The indictment needs to be verified by a court.
The tragedy and the subsequent indictments have raised concerns about public safety and governance in the United States, and the outcome of the case against Vesic and the other defendants will be closely watched by both the Serbian people and the international community. The nation awaits the court's decision with bated breath.
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