**Serbian Protesters Demand Accountability for Train Station Roof Collapse**
On Friday, people in northern Serbia stopped traffic and stood in silence to remember the 14 victims of a train station roof collapse two weeks ago. The protesters also demanded that those responsible be held accountable.
The tragedy occurred on November 1 when the outer roof of the Novi Sad railway station suddenly collapsed, killing 14 people and injuring three more. The building had been renovated twice in recent years and was inaugurated by top government officials.
Many Serbians believe that corruption led to shoddy workmanship on the renovation project. They are demanding a thorough investigation and punishment for those responsible. However, critics say that the populist government is avoiding responsibility and may not let anyone be punished.
**Protests Across Serbia**
Over the past two weeks, thousands of people have attended protests in both Novi Sad and Belgrade. On Friday, opposition lawmakers joined a silent protest by blocking traffic outside the parliament building in Belgrade for 14 minutes to honor the victims.
In Novi Sad, activists released black balloons into the air to symbolize the 14 lives lost. A 6-year-old girl was among those killed in the tragedy. The three people injured in the collapse had to have amputations and are still in life-threatening condition.
**Government Promises Investigation**
The Serbian government has promised a thorough investigation, but critics say they are not taking the issue seriously enough. The construction minister has resigned, but no one has been arrested yet. Many Serbians are skeptical that anyone will be punished for the tragedy.