justice Mazatlan, Mexico
Prison clash kills 10 in Mazatlan, Mexico
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Ten people were killed in the prison clash.
A fight at the El Castillo Penitentiary Centre in Mazatlan, Sinaloa, killed nine inmates and a minor visitor and injured 16 inmates, according to state authorities. Officials said the prison was brought under control, but did not say whether the clash was linked to cartel conflict.
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- 10people
Ten people were killed in the prison clash.
“Ten people have been killed”
- 9people
Nine inmates were killed in the clash.
“nine inmates ... dead”
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One minor visitor was killed in the clash.
“the visitor was a minor”
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Sixteen inmates were injured in the clash.
“The 16 injured inmates were transferred for medical attention”