A suspected 'drain cleaning malfunction' left the kitchens in one block of council flats covered in an 'explosion of black muck'. Residents were horrified after hearing a 'great big bang' after which they discovered a stinking tar-like substance all over their walls floors, and surfaces.
The incident happened on the morning of Friday, April 1, but this was definitely no April Fools' prank. It's thought the mishap happened as council contractors were working on clearing the drains of the 14-storey tower block.
Those living in the building were unable to go into their kitchens for hours afterwards and they described the foul smelling scene as resembling ' a health hazard '. One resident named Martin Hewer also had to turn off his electricity as a precaution because water was pouring through the ceiling.
