The Radisson Blu in central Berlin’s lobby has a million-liter aquarium that has burst, flooding the hotel and the streets around it.
The 14 m (45 ft) tall “AquaDom,” which held 1,500 tropical fish, is referred to as the largest free-standing cylindrical aquarium in the world.
Two people were hurt by glass shards, according to the police, and there was “incredible maritime damage.”
Social media photos of the hotel’s foyer revealed extensive damage.
The street in front of the building, which was closed due to flooding, was covered in debris from the break.
The aquarium was modernised two years ago, and there is a clear-walled lift built inside for use by visitors. Some of the rooms in the hotel are advertised as having views of it.
Berlin’s fire brigade said more than 100 firefighters were in attendance and it was not clear what caused the break.
Berlin’s public transport authority said Karl-Liebknecht street outside the hotel had been closed off due to “an extreme amount of water on the road”.
Police said “massive amounts” of water was flowing into nearby streets and people in the area should drive cautiously.
Videos posted to social media early on Friday showed extensive damage to the aquarium with the tank appearing to be empty and water running out of pipes into the foyer.
Source: BBC.com