A 20-year-old worker died in an accident at the Chinese-owned Linglong tire factory in Zrenjanin, Serbia, prompting outcry from opposition parties. Critics allege dangerous working conditions and a lack of transparency surrounding safety protocols at the facility. Opposition groups are demanding answers from both company management and government officials, specifically President Vučić and factory director Salapura, who have yet to publicly address the incident. This fatality is the latest in a series of reported safety concerns at the factory, which has faced previous criticism regarding worker treatment. The opposition claims a pattern of negligence and a disregard for employee wellbeing. Authorities have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the worker’s death. The incident has renewed focus on foreign investment practices and labor standards within Serbia.