Serbia: Emergency services responding to roof collapse at Novi Sad railway station Nov. 1

Emergency services are responding to a partial roof collapse that occurred at Novi Sad railway station around 11:50 on Nov. 1. At least 80 firefighters and first responders are currently deployed in the area in an attempt to remove debris and extract other possible casualties from the rubble. Reports indicate that at least eight people were killed in the incident, and 30 were injured. Railway travel through Novi Sad railway station remains suspended as of the afternoon of Nov. 1. The cause of the incident remains unclear.

Authorities will likely maintain increased security near the railway station until rescue efforts and subsequent investigations are concluded. Railway travel disruptions are almost certain until the conclusion of rescue efforts.