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Honduras Prison Escape Attempt Leaves 2 Dead, 3 Injured

72 inmates tried to escape from Tamara prison, leading to fatalities and injuries, with military police restoring order.

  • The escape attempt occurred at around 4 a.m. in Tamara, 19 miles from the capital, Tegucigalpa.
  • Military police were called in to handle the situation, resulting in two inmate deaths and three injuries.
  • One inmate died at the prison, while the other succumbed to injuries at a nearby hospital.
  • A forensic investigation has been launched to determine the exact cause of the casualties.
  • The incident follows last year's deadly riot at the women's prison in Tamara, which killed 46 women, prompting calls for prison reform.
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