Serbia Arrests 11 in Train Station Collapse

Serbian authorities have arrested 11 individuals, including former construction minister Goran Vesic, in connection with the tragic roof collapse at the Novi Sad train station that resulted in 15 fatalities and several injuries. Prosecutors indicated the arrests were made due to public safety violations and substandard construction practices, following extensive analysis and interviews. The incident, which occurred on November 1, has sparked widespread protests across Serbia, with demonstrators attributing the tragedy to corruption and poor oversight in construction projects. Protesters are demanding accountability and the resignation of key officials, including the Prime Minister and the mayor of Novi Sad. Tensions have escalated as opposition figures and protesters clashed with police during ongoing demonstrations. The station's renovation was part of a larger infrastructure project involving Chinese state companies.