At least 20 people killed in Sri Lanka prison clashes
A violent outbreak at a Sri Lankan prison has left at least 25 people dead and over 100 others injured.
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Deadly clashes have erupted at a prison in Negombo, Sri Lanka. Reports indicate that body bags and injured individuals were removed from the facility following the violence.
Coverage from Reuters, The Hindu, and Al Jazeera emphasizes the scale of the casualties, with the death toll rising to 25 and more than 100 people injured. ABC News and Yahoo also report on the breakout of the clashes.
Further developments depend on the reports from sources regarding the current state of the facility and the condition of the injured.
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At least 20 people killed in Sri Lanka prison clashes Al Jazeera · 90d ago broke it first
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Where did the prison clashes occur?
The clashes took place at a prison in Negombo, Sri Lanka.
What are the reported casualty numbers?
According to Reuters and The Hindu, 25 people are dead and over 100 are injured.
Which news outlets are reporting on this event?
The event is being covered by Reuters, The Hindu, Al Jazeera, ABC News, and Yahoo.
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