For years, the illegal pedestrian crossing at Bit Pazar in Skopje has remained one of the city’s most problematic traffic spots, exposing citizens to the risk of accidents.

Dozens of accidents have been recorded in the area, leaving dozens of people injured, while at least three citizens have lost their lives.

The latest accident was recorded on June 4 this year, when a vehicle hit two pedestrians, a woman and a man, who suffered bodily injuries. /Alsat.mk

Even after the kiosks were removed, their two foundations continue to be used by street vendors at Bit Pazar, obstructing the free movement of citizens. Meanwhile, the unregulated crossing continues to pose a threat to their safety.

Skopje Mayor Orce Gjorgjievski said that pedestrian traffic lights would be installed at this location and that the crossing is expected to be legalized soon. However, he did not give a specific deadline for when a final solution to the problem would be completed.

“After consulting with the citizens there, we will proceed with a legal crossing, while the traffic department is already preparing a real solution that will put that crossing into operation. To avoid chaos and ensure order in the movement of citizens, we are also preparing to install traffic lights for pedestrians who will cross there. I believe that in this way we will solve a problem that has lasted for years. When can citizens expect a solution? The project is being prepared, and as soon as it is finalized, you will be informed,” said Orce Gjorgjievski, Mayor of the City of Skopje.

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The Chair Municipality has responded through a media statement regarding the serious incident in which a minor was seriously injured, expressing its deep regret and wishing him a speedy recovery.

The local institution stressed that the incident was not recorded within the territory of the Chair Municipality. According to the municipality, the full investigation of the case and determination of the circumstances fall under the responsibility of the competent institutions.

The municipality called on the media, given the sensitivity of the situation and the fact that those involved are minors, to exercise caution in their reporting and accurately verify the information, including the location of the incident, in order to avoid creating inaccurate perceptions among the public.

Minister of Internal Affairs Panche Toshkovski said that the injured minor is in very serious condition and is fighting for his life.

“One person is currently in very serious health condition and is fighting for his life. It concerns a minor, while according to the initial information received from the Ministry’s services, the person who committed the criminal offense is also a minor. The child with serious bodily injuries and the child who caused them are from the same generation, born in 2012,” the minister said./Telegrafi/

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According to the municipality’s clarification, the Commission for assessing and determining the amount of damage from natural disasters and other calamities was established back in May by a decision of the Municipal Council, in accordance with the legislation in force.

The response stresses that institutions do not wait for disasters to happen before acting, but instead set up institutional mechanisms in advance to guarantee preparedness and a swift response.

The municipality said that immediately after the intense rainfall, municipal teams, the Crisis Headquarters, public enterprises and the competent institutions went into the field and intervened at every location where there was a need.

At the same time, according to the response, the recording of damage has also begun, while the commission will continue procedures for its assessment and processing in line with the methodology and deadlines set by law.

The municipality considers the opposition’s demand to create the commission unfounded, because it has already been formed and approved by the Municipal Council itself, in which opposition councilors also took part.

In conclusion, Chair Municipality underlines that it remains committed to ensuring that every case reported by citizens is treated with seriousness, professionalism and transparency, while compensation for damages will be carried out in accordance with legal procedures and institutional competencies.

It also calls on political entities, in situations that affect citizens, to help with accurate and constructive information while avoiding the creation of inaccurate perceptions.

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