Inmate Escapes Lyon-Corbas Prison Using Luggage

A 20-year-old inmate escaped from Lyon-Corbas prison in southeastern France by hiding inside the bag of a fellow inmate who was being released after serving their sentence. The escape occurred on a Friday but was not discovered until more than 24 hours later, prompting both internal and prosecutor-led investigations. The escapee, who has an extensive criminal record and is under investigation for organized crime, used overcrowded prison conditions and the release process to facilitate the escape. Authorities have not stated whether the released inmate was complicit or detailed how the escape was physically accomplished. The incident has heightened concerns about security protocols in French prisons, especially amid ongoing overcrowding issues. The escaped prisoner remains at large as the search intensifies.