Coffee Machine Mishap Floods Crown Court, Jury Trials Postponed Indefinitely
London, U.K. – An unusual incident involving a faulty coffee machine pipe at Southwark Crown Court led to significant flooding, causing disruptions and delays in the court’s schedule, including several jury trials. The event highlighted vulnerabilities in building maintenance and has sparked a broader discussion on infrastructure and emergency response protocols in public buildings. The flooding occurred early Thursday morning when a coffee machine in one of the court’s private areas experienced a pipe malfunction, spewing water throughout adjacent corridors and courtrooms. The water damage was significant enough to require substantial repairs and thorough cleaning, … Read more