Seven Prisoners Escape from Belgian Prison, Two Still on the Run

saint-hubert, belgium - Seven detainees break out of Saint-Hubert prison, triggering a manhunt by police. Three captured, four remain at large, reminiscent of a 2023 escape incident.

Seven Prisoners Escape from Saint-Hubert Prison

Authorities are in pursuit of seven detainees who broke free from Saint-Hubert prison around 4:30 p.m. The breakout led to a massive search operation involving local and federal law enforcement, including helicopter support.

Escape Incident Details

The breakout occurred when prison staff noticed seven detainees attempting to flee, successfully evading capture. Three have been apprehended, sustaining injuries, while four remain fugitives. Both the Belgian Justice Minister's office and the Prison Administration have confirmed the escape.

This incident echoes a similar escape in 2023 when ten prisoners fled from the same facility.