Sarajevo protests intensify following fatal tram accident near National Museum

Reporting from the scene, N1 correspondents confirm that citizens are arriving in significant numbers, leading to the blockage of the city's main thoroughfare. This marks the third consecutive protest where participants express solidarity with the injured and the family of 23-year-old Erdoan Morankic from Brcko, who lost his life in the crash. Beyond mourning, the crowd is demanding accountability from authorities and systemic solutions to prevent future tragedies.

The accident occurred in the center of Sarajevo when a tram derailed. While Morankic died at the scene, four other individuals were injured. Among them is 17-year-old Ella Jovanovic, who remains in serious condition. During Saturday’s peaceful gathering, which extended from a planned 45 minutes to three hours, citizens expressed a profound sense of insecurity, stating they now fear using public tram transport and navigating city streets, particularly during winter when infrastructure vulnerabilities are most apparent.

Sunday's rally was organized via social media by the youth group "Ne okreci glavu" (Don't Turn Away), which also initiated the first protests on February 13. While the informal group "Reci dosta" (Say Enough) distanced itself from previous extended street blockades, the current organizers emphasized that there is "no excuse" for absence today, urging all citizens to use their Sunday rest day to demand a safer capital.