An attempted prison escape in Honduras led to two inmate fatalities and three injuries, highlighting ongoing issues of gang violence and overcrowding.

An attempted prison break early on Thursday in Honduras left two inmates dead and three injured, authorities said.According to officials, a total of

Officials stated that 72 prisoners were involved in the mass escape attempt at a men’s prison in Tamara, located about 19 miles (31km) from the Honduran capital, Tegucigalpa. Details regarding how the casualties occurred were not provided.