BELGRADE: Thousands of students marched in Belgrade and two other Serbian cities during a New Year's Eve protest that went into on Wednesday, demanding accountability over the fatal collapse of a train station roof in November. The accident in the city of Novi Sad occurred on November 1 at a newly renovated train facility, killing 14 people — aged six to 74 — at the scene, while a 15th victim died in hospital weeks later.
Public outrage over the tragedy has sparked nationwide protests, with many blaming the deaths on corruption and inadequate oversight of construction projects. In Belgrade, university students held a protest march through the capital city's centre late on Tuesday, where local authorities had organised New Year's Eve celebrations. Alongside the Belgrade march, students in Nis, a university centre in the south of the Balkan country, also held a march to disrupt concerts. Residents gathered at the central city square at the invitation of students. — AFP
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