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Niš declares day of mourning for young woman killed in Montenegro crash
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Niš declares day of mourning for young woman killed in Montenegro crash

From N1 Serbia · () Serbian

Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The city of Niš will observe a day of mourning for a 21-year-old woman who died in a traffic accident in Montenegro.
  • The accident involved a minibus carrying Serbian citizens returning from a pilgrimage to Ostrog monastery.
  • Authorities are assisting the families of the victims, including arranging transport for the injured.

The city of Niš has declared a day of mourning following the death of a 21-year-old resident, J.S., who perished in a traffic accident in Montenegro. The incident occurred on Sunday as a minibus carrying Serbian citizens returned from a pilgrimage to the Ostrog monastery.

Flags will fly at half-mast, and all entertainment programs will be postponed in Niš. The city government has pledged support to the family of the deceased and to those injured in the crash. The Mayor's office is in constant contact with the Serbian Embassy in Montenegro and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to facilitate assistance.

The accident took place on the Nikšić-Kotor road near Risan when the minibus overturned. Sixteen Serbian citizens were reported injured. Preliminary investigations suggest driver fatigue and drowsiness may have caused the crash. Authorities have proposed detention for the 68-year-old driver.

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Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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