NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — At least three inmates were injured during an “incident” at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center in Hartsville Thursday morning.
Spokesperson for Core Civic Ryan Gustin reported the prisoners were injured during an “incident involving several inmates.” Gustin later clarified they were injured in a physical altercation involving three inmates.
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Gustin added facility staff immediately intervened to stop the assault and render medical assistance to the inmates.
The inmates were flown to Vanderbilt University Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries, according to Gustin.
No prison staff were reported injured and no additional information was immediately released.
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