A collapse of a concrete roof at a railway station in northern Serbia has killed 12 individuals, Serbian Inside Minister Ivica Dacic stated, including that the demise toll was more likely to rise.
In line with Radio and Tv of Serbia (RTS), the accident occurred round midday native time (11:00 GMT) with individuals sitting on benches below an overhang exterior the station in Novi Unhappy, Serbia’s second largest metropolis.
Three individuals had been hospitalized. Two ladies had been rescued from beneath the rubble hours after the collapse.
About 80 rescuers from throughout the nation had been concerned within the search utilizing heavy equipment.
The prepare station constructing was renovated in 2021 and once more this 12 months in preparation for its official opening on July 5.
Serbian media quoted the Serbian railway infrastructure company answerable for the concrete cover as saying that the cover was not rebuilt together with the station.
Prime Minister Miloš Vučević stated all these answerable for sustaining the cover, in-built 1964, can be held accountable, in line with media studies.
Vucevic stated Friday was one of the vital tough days in Novi Unhappy’s post-war historical past.
“This can be a large and horrible tragedy for Novi Unhappy and for the entire of Serbia,” he added, expressing his condolences to the households of the victims and his gratitude to the primary responders.
The federal government declared Saturday an official day of mourning.
