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A burst pipe caused a power outage, halting 25 surgeries at Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital on January 10, 2026.
A burst pipe at Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital on January 10, 2026, caused a power outage in a plant room, temporarily shutting down main operating theatres and postponing 25 of 51 scheduled surgeries.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said the issue was quickly resolved by on-site teams, with 26 surgeries proceeding and additional theatres used over the weekend for urgent cases.
The hospital, which opened in 2015, has faced repeated operational challenges, prompting criticism from Scottish Labour over infrastructure reliability and accountability.
Officials apologized for the disruption, emphasizing patient safety and that essential care continued uninterrupted.
Una tubería rotada causó un apagón, deteniendo 25 cirugías en el Hospital Universitario Queen Elizabeth de Glasgow el 10 de enero de 2026.