A bloody brawl in a Mexican prison claimed the lives of 10 people

A mass brawl in the Mexican prison "El Castillo" in the state of Sinaloa ended with the death of 10 people. Another 16 prisoners were injured. The incident was reported by the regional public security service.

Among the dead are 9 prisoners and a visitor who came on a date. The head of the department, Sinue Telles Lopez, said that the deceased visitor was a minor. All the injured prisoners were taken to medical institutions.

An interdepartmental group of security forces was sent to the prison to restore order. After her intervention, the situation was brought under control, but law enforcement officers remained on the territory of the institution.

The circumstances of the collision are being investigated by the Attorney General's Office of the State of Sinaloa. Investigators will have to establish the causes of the conflict and identify those involved in the incident.

After the incident, the administration of El Castillo temporarily banned visits. Social services establish contact with the relatives of the deceased. According to the authorities, the rest of the prisoners are safe.