Two officers killed in an ambush
On Sunday, two police officers were killed in an ambush in southern France. The officers were attacked by at least four inmates who had escaped from a prison in nearby Tarascon. The inmates then hijacked a car and fled the scene.
National manhunt launched
A massive manhunt has been launched for the escaped inmates. Police have set up roadblocks and are searching the area with helicopters and dogs. The inmates are considered to be armed and dangerous.
Public alerted
The public has been alerted to the escape and asked to be on the lookout for the escaped inmates. They have been advised to call the police immediately if they see anything suspicious.
Investigation underway
An investigation has been launched into the incident. Police are trying to determine how the inmates escaped and why they attacked the officers.
Prison under lockdown
The prison from which the inmates escaped has been placed on lockdown. Visitors have been banned and all inmates are being searched.
Inmates may have organized escape
Some experts believe that the inmates may have planned and executed the escape well in advance. They may have had help from outside the prison and may have been able to smuggle in weapons.
Escape raises questions about prison security
The escape has raised questions about the security of France’s prisons. Some critics have said that the prisons are not doing enough to prevent escapes and that the inmates are not being adequately supervised.
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