A disaster at a train station led to 11 deaths as a concrete canopy fell onto benches.

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Today, a tragic incident occurred in Serbia's second city, Novi Sad, where at least 11 people lost their lives and one man had to have his legs amputated. The incident took place at the recently renovated train station, where the concrete roof covering the entrance suddenly collapsed on top of people who were sitting on benches below. It was a horrifying scene that was captured on CCTV footage, showing people walking casually outside the building just moments before the collapse happened around midday.

According to Interior Minister Ivica Dacic, the rescue operation was extremely challenging and three people were successfully rescued from under the rubble. However, they were in critical condition and have been rushed to the hospital for treatment. Sadly, one man had to undergo amputation due to his injuries. As of now, these are the only known survivors who were trapped in the collapse, while around 30 people were injured.

Dacic also mentioned that the death toll is expected to rise, as they were unable to reach one body that was buried under the debris. The rescue teams did manage to make contact with two people who were trapped under the collapsed roof, and they too were taken to the hospital in critical condition. This has been a devastating event for Novi Sad and all of Serbia, as expressed by Prime Minister Milos Vučević.

On behalf of the government, Vučević offered his condolences to the families of the victims and expressed gratitude towards all the rescuers, policemen, doctors, technicians, and nurses who are working tirelessly to save lives and retrieve people from under the ruins. The rescue teams are facing a superhuman battle and this is a dark day for all of Serbia and Novi Sad.

Ambulance crews from surrounding towns have also arrived at the scene to provide assistance. Interior Minister Dacic also stated that the death toll may rise as they continue to clear the debris from the collapsed roof. Around 80 rescuers are working using bulldozers and cranes, and the train station, which sees about 2,000,000 passengers each year, has been temporarily shut down.

An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the collapse, as the train station had undergone two renovations in recent years. However, the canopy that collapsed was not a part of these renovations. The Serbian Railways have expressed their regret over the incident and promised to promptly announce any new details from the investigation. Mayor Vučević also stated that those responsible for the collapse will be held accountable for their actions.

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