The charges involve allegations of criminal offenses with corrupt elements, related to omissions that led to the station's collapse.

Serbian prosecutors have filed an updated indictment against 13 individuals, including former construction minister Goran Vesic, over the roof collapse at Novi Sad railway station in November 2024, which resulted in 16 deaths.

The charges include endangering public safety by allowing the station to operate during ongoing construction without proper permits, and negligence in maintaining the structure during renovations.

Prosecutors accuse the defendants of serious crimes against public safety, emphasizing the gravity of the incident and calling for their detention to prevent reoffending.

Prosecutor Nenad Stefanovic indicated that omissions and possible corruption contributed to the collapse, with investigations revealing criminal elements linked to the incident.

The incident has sparked months of protests across Serbia, initially demanding transparency and later calling for early elections, as the tragedy became a symbol of widespread corruption and government negligence.

Following a supplementary investigation completed at the judge's request, prosecutors are now moving forward with formal charges.

The investigation was initially halted and returned in April for additional evidence, but prosecutors have now finalized their case after completing the supplementary inquiry.

President Aleksandar Vucic has denied the allegations, asserting that the case will proceed to court after the indictment receives approval.

Some accused individuals were released or placed under house arrest during earlier court proceedings, but the latest indictment calls for detention due to the severity of the charges.

Among those charged is Goran Vesic, a former Minister of Infrastructure, along with officials from Serbian Railways Infrastructure and construction companies.

Initial indictments were filed in December 2024 but were rejected in April for further investigation; the current indictment, filed on September 16, 2025, marks the completion of that process.