At least 14 killed in roof collapse at Serbian railway station

At least 14 people were killed on Friday after part of an outdoor roof collapsed at a railway station in the Serbian city of Novi Sad, the president said.

The incident happened early Friday at the city’s main railway station. The roof provided shade near the entrance and was a popular place for commuters – both young and old – to wait on benches.

“We hope this will be the final number – 14 people have died. Of these, we have been unable to identify five individuals,” Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said hours after the incident.

“We must all come together to support the families of those who lost their lives and do everything in our power to minimise the damage and help those who have lost their loved ones as much as possible,” he added in an address televised nationwide.

Vucic said among the dead was a young child between six and seven years old.

“Those responsible, I assure you will be punished,” the president added.