Helicopter used in jailbreak

Moulins - Three inmates of a prison in central France made a dramatic escape yesterday on board a helicopter flown in by accomplices…

Moulins - Three inmates of a prison in central France made a dramatic escape yesterday on board a helicopter flown in by accomplices, police said. They climbed onto the roof of the recreation area, according to prison officials.

Guards opened fire from watch-towers, but the aircraft flew off and police were trying to discover where it touched down.

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