Protests continue in Serbia over deadly train station awning collapse

The incident in Novi Sad, which left 15 dead, has triggered a wave of protests against the authorities over the past weeks.

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00:00Clashes between police and protesters continued for a second day in the northern Serbian city

00:06of Novi Sad over an awning collapse at the city's railway station.

00:12Anti-government protesters on Wednesday sought to block a courthouse in Novi Sad where the

00:17roof collapsed.

00:19According to the authorities, riot police acted swiftly to prevent protesters from entering

00:24the building.

00:25The roof collapse left 15 people dead earlier this month and two people severely injured.

00:32Meanwhile, police detained two activists in Belgrade who were protesting against plans

00:38to demolish a World War II-era bridge that carries trams and vehicle traffic over the

00:43Sava River.

00:46Authorities say they plan to build a new bridge in its place which will take at least three

00:50years but opposition activists have said the existing bridge should be preserved.

00:56Reacting to the protests, the Serbian government warned against disrupting public law and order.