Clashes in a Sri Lankan jail have killed at least 23 people, including four guards, and wounded more than 100 in the worst prison riot in more than five years, officials said on Monday.The wounded were rushed to the Negombo hospital, north of the capital Colombo, following overnight clashes between inmates from two drug gangs, police said.Hospital director Pushpa Gamlath said 23 bodies were brought to her state-run health facility, and more than 100 wounded inmates and guards were also admitted.
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Sri Lanka prison riot kills 23, wounds more than 100
A violent prison riot in Sri Lanka has resulted in the deaths of at least 23 individuals, including four guards, and left over 100 people injured. The clashes, described as the worst in over five years, occurred overnight between inmates from two drug gangs.
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A violent prison riot in Sri Lanka has resulted in the deaths of at least 23 individuals, including four guards, and left over 100 people injured. The clashes, described as the worst in over five years, occurred overnight between inmates from two drug gangs. The wounded were transported to Negombo hospital, north of the capital Colombo. Hospital director Pushpa Gamlath confirmed that 23 bodies were brought to her facility, with more than 100 wounded inmates and guards also admitted.
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23 bodies were brought to Negombo hospital, and over 100 wounded were admitted.
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Overnight clashes occurred between inmates from two drug gangs.
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The riot was the worst prison riot in Sri Lanka in more than five years.
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More than 100 people were wounded in the prison riot.
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Clashes in a Sri Lankan jail killed at least 23 people, including four guards.
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