King's Cross Flood: Burst Water Main Triggers Major Hotel Evacuation in Central London
May, 2 2025

King's Cross Flood: Burst Water Main Triggers Major Hotel Evacuation in Central London

A burst water main near King's Cross Station sent floodwaters into basements, forcing the evacuation of a central London hotel and nearby properties. Fire crews deployed specialist equipment and drones, shutting down a key stretch of Pentonville Road. Despite the chaos, no injuries occurred as Thames Water rushed to fix the pipe.