Transport Infrastructure Minister Danny Pearson updated journalists about an incident that was previously considered an act of vandalism.
Victorians had been under the impression an act of vandalism caused the flooding that shut down two Melbourne train stations last week – until Transport Infrastructure Minister Danny Pearson fronted a media conference on Wednesday to reveal the cause had, in fact, been an “amorous couple”.
“I’ve been advised that Metro have reviewed the CCTV footage, and it would appear that an amorous couple in a stairwell dislodged the sprinkler ...” The minister trailed off and appeared at a loss as a burst of laughter erupted from the press corps.. Investigators said offenders had damaged a water pipe and a fire sprinkler at about 10.40pm.
A further clip showed the man leaping away from a pillar next to the staircase as a torrent of water gushed forth.
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