Public hanky-panky in a Melbourne train station stairwell has been blamed for major flooding that forced late-night commuters to evacuate.
Melbourne Central and Flagstaff stations were evacuated late on Thursday evening after extensive flooding damaged several platforms.
A man and woman had earlier got into a stairwell connecting platforms at Melbourne Central before damaging a water pipe and fire sprinkler, police said.
The flooding triggered an automated evacuation in the two stations, causing significant train delays and damage to the underground train network.
While the flooding was initially believed to have stemmed from an act of vandalism, Transport Infrastructure Minister Danny Pearson said vision had proved otherwise.
‘I’ve been advised that Metro (Trains) have reviewed the CCTV footage and it would appear that an amorous couple in a stairwell dislodged the sprinkler,’ he told reporters at parliament.
‘Perhaps a stairwell may not be an appropriate place to find yourself in after dinner.’
Police released security footage of the wanted man and woman earlier this week as part of an investigation.
Police released security footage of the wanted man and woman earlier this week (pictured)
The couple were seen making their way into a stairwell connecting two platforms
The couple are seen fleeing the stairwell after the station began to flood
Anyone with information has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
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