Serbian Trade Minister Tomislav Momirovic resigned on Wednesday, becoming the second cabinet member to step down following a train station roof collapse in Novi Sad that killed 15 people.

The November 1 incident, which occurred after extensive renovation work at the station, has sparked nationwide anger. Many blame the tragedy on widespread corruption and poor oversight of construction projects. Fourteen people, aged between six and 74, died at the scene, while one more succumbed to injuries on Sunday. Two of the injured remain in critical condition.

Protests have erupted across the country, with demonstrators demanding the resignation of top officials, including the prime minister and the mayor of Novi Sad, as well as accountability for those responsible. Construction Minister Goran Vesic resigned shortly after the incident, and Momirovic, who oversaw the early phases of the renovation project between 2020 and 2022, announced his resignation in a letter on Wednesday.

“I hereby inform you that I am resigning from the position of Minister of Internal and External Trade. I am grateful to the President of the Republic of Serbia, Aleksandar Vucic, for his trust,” Momirovic wrote.

His resignation was followed by the departure of Jelena Tanaskovic, acting director of Serbia Railway Infrastructure, according to national media. President Vucic had urged members of his SNS-led government to take responsibility, stating, “Ignorance, incompetence, and irresponsibility do not absolve one of guilt.”

Despite questioning over 70 individuals, including Vesic, no arrests have been made. Protesters have blocked the prosecutor’s office and courts in Novi Sad for two consecutive days, demanding faster progress in the investigation. Public anger grew after police detained two opposition figures and several participants in a November 5 protest in the city.

Vucic expressed confidence on Tuesday that prosecutors would act soon, emphasizing the need for accountability in the tragedy.