Jail guards taken hostage after escape bid fails

Prisoners took three security guards hostage at a Paris jail after a failed escape attempt involving a hijacked helicopter.

Jail guards taken hostage after escape bid fails

Prisoners took three security guards hostage at a Paris jail after a failed escape attempt involving a hijacked helicopter.

One of the three hostages was later released unharmed at the Fresnes prison. A fourth guard was injured during an exchange of gunfire, authorities said.

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