Lyon: Man escapes prison in his cellmate’s laundry bag, still at large

A 20-year-old man escaped from Corbas Prison in Lyon, France, by hiding in the luggage of his cellmate during the latter’s release, with officials only discovering his absence the next morning. The incident has prompted calls for an internal investigation into the prison’s severe overcrowding, which is at 170% capacity, raising concerns about staff working conditions and security.

Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: A young man escaped from a French prison by hiding in a bag that his friend, who was leaving the prison, carried out with him.

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