At the trial of the explosion on Rue de Trévise in Paris, the plumber, the mason, and the construction manager
The trial regarding the Rue de Trévise explosion discussed technical issues related to sewer collectors and pavement conditions. The court examined factors suspected to have contributed to the January 12, 2019 explosion, which resulted in four fatalities and numerous injuries. Key testimonies included a plumber's account regarding leaks that may have weakened the ground, leading to a gas pipe rupture and the subsequent explosion. The complexity of the case was acknowledged by Marie Daudé, representing the City of Paris, which is being prosecuted as a legal entity.