At least 49 prisoners were killed and dozens have been injured during an escape attempt at a prison in Toulouse, southwestern Colombia, the country's penitentiary service told AFP (Agence France-Presse).
"At the moment, we have 49 dead, but this is a provisional count that may increase," the spokesman said.
The tragedy unfolded during an escape attempt accompanied by a fire, Radio Caracol reported, citing authorities, who cited "more than 40 injured."
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Outgoing President Ivan Duque confirmed the tragedy, without mentioning a casualty count. "I have instructed an investigation to shed light on this terrible situation. I express my solidarity with the families of the victims."
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