At least 15 inmates have fallen ill following a mass poisoning at Lewes prison.
Several inmates are being treated in hospital, including two who are in a life-threatening condition. The prison has been put into lockdown as authorities investigate the cause of the poisoning. The inmates have been taking to Eastbourne hospital, which has also closed due to a 'major incident'. A spokesperson for South East Coast Ambulance Service told The Argus: "We can confirm we are attending an incident at HMP Lewes reported to us at approximately midday today, March 28.
"Read More: Dani Alves released from prison after paying bail amid rape conviction in SpainRead More: Robinho arrested at home as former Manchester City star to serve nine-year prison sentence for rapeA Chemical incident support van has been seen parked outside the prison. The prison houses around 700 inmates. A source at HMP Lewes said: "They all got sick after going to a religious event at a chapel service with food at the end of it.
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