Two prisoners at HMP Lewes in East Sussex are in a "life-threatening condition", and 13 more are unwell, following an incident at the facility earlier today.

The prison has been locked down, with multiple ambulances outside, local media reported.

A South East Coast Ambulance spokesperson said: "We can confirm we are attending an incident at HMP Lewes reported to us at approximately midday today, March 28."

A South East Coast Ambulance spokesperson confirmed emergency services were at the scene{ai:summary}<p>Chaos erupts at HMP Lewes in Sussex with two prisoners on death's door and many more falling ill. Ambulances swarm the scene as the lockdown unfolds. #crime</p>

Two inmates rushed to hospital in life-threatening condition and 13 others being treated after feeling unwell in 'major incident'

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