In a tragic incident, three prison police officers lost their lives in an attack on a van transporting a prisoner between Rouen and Evreux, France. The assault took place at the Incarville toll gate around 11:00 in the morning, as reported by the television station “BfmTv”.
Reports suggest that the attack was carried out by a group of several individuals, resulting in the death of the officers and the escape of the inmate being transported. Following the incident, authorities swiftly initiated the Epervier plan, typically employed by the gendarmerie in cases of kidnapping or escape.
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his shock and condolences, stating, “This morning’s attack, which claimed the lives of prison officers, is a shock to us all.” He assured that the nation stands in solidarity with the families of the victims, the injured, and their colleagues. Macron emphasized that every effort is being made to apprehend the perpetrators and ensure that justice is served in the name of the French people.
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