Serbian prosecutors indict 13 over deadly canopy collapse that sparked mass protests

The suspects face charges of endangering public safety and improper construction practices, with potential prison sentences of up to 12 years.

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00:0013 people have been indicted over a train station roof collapse, which claimed the lives

00:07of 15 people last month, according to Serbia's public prosecutor.

00:13One of the suspects is a former minister. They've been charged with offences against

00:18public safety and the irregular execution of construction work.

00:22If convicted, they could face prison sentences of up to 12 years. The collapse of the concrete

00:28canopy on November 1st in the northern city of Novi Sad has sparked weeks of protests

00:34against President Aleksandr Vucic and his government.

00:38Public anger has focused on claims of corruption and poor construction, which many believe

00:43led to the deadly incident. The crumbling concrete structure was part of a railway station

00:50that had been renovated in an infrastructure deal with Chinese companies.