In the Vienna Josefstadt Correctional Facility, heavy rainfall on Wednesday led to a partial water intrusion and power outages. Affected departments were closed, and their inmates were transferred to other facilities if spatially necessary, the Ministry of Justice informed on Thursday afternoon. Work is still being done to resolve the power outages. The water intrusion occurred in the area of renovation work on the building.

Josefstadt Correctional Facility Experienced Water Intrusion

The general safety as well as the safety of the inmates and staff in the correctional facility was ensured at all times. "All related tested procedures were successfully implemented," it was emphasized.

(APA/Red)

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