Brussels (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A water leak inside the prison cells delayed transfers of detainees to Brussels Palace of Justice starting Wednesday morning. The incident occurred around 9:00 am, after which authorities quickly reacted to restrict the water leak in detention cells and protect everyone.
A water leak in the prison downstairs obstructed detainee transfers to the Justice Palace of Brussels. After blocking off the leak, firefighters let the Sibelga team verify the electrical system did not pose safety risks. According to firefighter spokesperson Walter Derieuw, “We were called at around 9:00.” He stated that a small leak coming from above hit a power setup, which they found and fixed right away. The water leak triggered an assessment of possible electrical risk and led to a complete safety examination.
Details of the incident
An accident occurred in a section of the detention system whose main purpose is to move detainees from detention areas to the Palace of Justice for trials. Detainee transfers required to be rescheduled because the water leak needed safety assessments.
Sibelga examined the installation at the electricity provider’s request to make sure all safety standards had been implemented.
“It has been detected and sealed,”
Derieuw added, ensuring that the fire department had managed the situation effectively.
This water leak joins a growing list of problems faced by the Palace of Justice’s infrastructure and connected prison facilities. The history shows several technical problems that disrupted services, but this current incident is much bigger than anything that has happened recently. The authorities demand complete inspections to guarantee all inmate transfers and court sessions can proceed without additional waiting time.
Belgian authorities confirm that the water leak won’t affect both the safety and normal activities of the justice system. The facility issues disrupt all parties involved, reflecting that the building needs better support.
