Serbian Construction Minister Goran Vesic announced his resignation on Monday, mere days after a devastating concrete canopy collapse claimed 14 lives and injured three at a railway station in Novi Sad.
The incident, which occurred just before noon on Friday, has sparked widespread anger and demands for accountability in the Balkan nation.
At a hastily convened press conference, Vesic expressed his sorrow over the tragedy, emphasizing the need for responsibility and transparency in the aftermath of such a disaster.
“I believe that taking this step is necessary to allow for an impartial investigation,” he stated. His resignation must now be confirmed by the Serbian parliament, as the nation mourns the victims and grapples with critical questions about construction safety and oversight in public projects.
The incident raises alarms about infrastructure integrity across the region.
