At least 49 inmates die in Colombia prison escape attempt
"So far there are 49 dead," a spokesperson for the National Penitentiary and Prison Institute said in a statement.
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- Published Date: 02:59 | 28 June 2022
- Modified Date: 03:13 | 28 June 2022
At least 49 inmates were killed and dozens more injured early Tuesday during an attempted prison escape in southwestern Colombia, an official told AFP.
"So far there are 49 dead," said a spokesperson for the National Penitentiary and Prison Institute, adding that the toll was preliminary and "may change."
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