At least two French prison officers were reported dead as four armed men ambushed their van on inmate transfer duty in the country's northwest on Tuesday.
The freed inmate, Mohammed Amra, known for burglary and drug trafficking, escaped during the violent incident.
French President Macron and Minister of Justice expressed condolences and vowed to find the perpetrators for justice.
The national road R154 in Normandy has been closed, with investigations by the organised crime office and judicial police ongoing.
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