40 prisoners escape Iraq prison after deadly clashes with guards

May 10, 2015 20:28

Dozens of prisoners -- including some facing terrorism charges -- were able to break out after deadly clashes with prison guards in the town of Al-Khalis, north of Baghdad, on Friday, Iraq's Ministry of Interior spokesman told CNN.

Two versions emerged regarding how the breakout happened. According to Brig. Gen. Saad Maan, the prison break began when prisoners were able to seize a weapon from a guard and clashed with other guards.

ISIS, however, said it was responsible for the prison break, saying its fighters on the outside coordinated with its members who were inside the facility.

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