Serbia Probes Fatal Train Station Roof Collapse As Vigil Held For Victims

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Serbia probes fatal train station roof collapse as vigil held for victims
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Serbia probes fatal train station roof collapse as vigil held for victims

Train station roof collapse kills 5, injures dozens in Serbia

Five people were killed and dozens more injured when the roof of a train station in Serbia collapsed on Tuesday, officials said. The collapse occurred at the main train station in the city of Nis, Serbia's third-largest city.

The cause of the collapse is still under investigation, but officials said it may have been caused by heavy rain and snow that had fallen in the area in recent days. The roof of the station was made of glass and metal, and it collapsed onto the tracks below.

Rescuers worked for hours to free people who were trapped in the rubble. Five people were confirmed dead at the scene, and dozens more were injured. The injured were taken to local hospitals, where they are being treated for their injuries.

Vigil held for victims of train station roof collapse

A vigil was held on Wednesday evening for the victims of the train station roof collapse. The vigil was attended by hundreds of people, including family members of the victims, friends, and local residents.

At the vigil, people lit candles and prayed for the victims. They also sang songs and shared memories of the victims.

The vigil was a time for people to come together and mourn the victims of the tragedy. It was also a time for people to show their support for the families of the victims.

Serbia investigates train station roof collapse

The Serbian government has launched an investigation into the collapse of the train station roof. The investigation will focus on determining the cause of the collapse and identifying those responsible.

The investigation is being led by the Serbian Ministry of Infrastructure. The ministry has said that it will release its findings as soon as they are available.

The Serbian government has also promised to provide financial assistance to the families of the victims. The government has also said that it will rebuild the train station roof as soon as possible.