Aftermath of deadly Serbia railway station roof collapse

Part of a roof at a railway station in Serbia has collapsed, killing several people.

People were sitting on benches under the outdoor overhang at the station in Novi Sad, Serbia's second city, at the time of the collapse.

Around 80 rescuers from all over the country are still searching for several people trapped under the rubble.

The country's Interior Minister Ivica Dacic said two people had been taken to hospital, one of whom is in critical condition.

The railway station building was renovated in 2021, and renovated again this year in order to be officially opened on 5 July.

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1 November 2024