ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Officials say an inmate tried to take a vehicle Wednesday after an accident while he was being transported. The accident happened on South Frontage Rd. approaching Shelly Dr. SW. Officials say one of the vehicles was driven by a Metropolitan Detention Center officer who was headed to MDC.
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According to officials, the inmate attempted to flee the scene by taking another vehicle, but was unable to escape. The inmate, the corrections officer and the other driver were injured. The prisoner was taken to hospital. The condition of the three people involved has not been released.
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