Guards freed in prison hostage drama

Two prison guards taken captive after a failed escape attempt were freed today, nearly 24 hours after being taken hostage.

Guards freed in prison hostage drama

Two prison guards taken captive after a failed escape attempt were freed today, nearly 24 hours after being taken hostage.

One of two armed prisoners holding the guards at the high-security Fresnes prison, south of Paris, surrendered, according to police. The second remained holed up.

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