Rio De Janeiro - Nine prisoners in a Brazilian jail died and three people they were holding hostage were injured when an escape attempt ended in high-speed car crashes and shootouts with police. The revolt at the jail in the north-eastern city of Fortaleza began on Wednesday during a Christmas party.
Nine die after prison escape
Rio De Janeiro - Nine prisoners in a Brazilian jail died and three people they were holding hostage were injured when an escape…
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