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At the very least 14 individuals have been killed after a concrete roof at a practice station collapsed in northern Serbia, the nation’s President Aleksandar Vučić stated.
Among the many useless was a younger lady aged six or seven, he added.
Individuals had been sitting on benches beneath the cover of the station in Novi Unhappy, Serbia’s second metropolis, on the time of the collapse round midday native time (11:00 GMT), Radio Tv of Serbia (RTS) reported.
Three persons are in hospital. Amongst them are two ladies who had been pulled out alive from the rubble a number of hours after the collapse.
In an tackle to the nation, Vučić stated he hoped the variety of deaths wouldn’t rise above 14, including that 5 of the useless had been nonetheless unidentified.
“These accountable, I guarantee you, will probably be punished,” he stated, as quoted by AFP.
About 80 rescuers from throughout the nation are concerned within the search, utilizing heavy equipment, which continues to be ongoing.
The station constructing was renovated in 2021 and renovated once more this yr to be formally opened on July 5.
Serbian media quoted the Railway Infrastructure of Serbia, the company liable for the concrete cover, saying it had not been reconstructed along with the station. It was in-built 1964.
Prime Minister Miloš Vučević stated that Friday was probably the most tough days in Novi Unhappy’s post-war historical past.
“It is a nice, horrible tragedy for Novi Unhappy and for all of Serbia,” he added, expressing condolences to the households of the victims and thanking first responders.
The federal government has declared Saturday an official day of mourning.
Fourteen killed in collapse of practice station cover in Novi Unhappy, Serbia
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