FAIRTON, NJ — Eight inmates were injured during a fight at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Fairton on Wednesday, the Federal Bureau of Prisons said.
The fight occurred at 2:50 p.m. on Wednesday, before responding employees isolated and contained the incident. The FBI was notified.
Following the fight, EMS were requested for one inmate who was brought via medevac to a local trauma center for further treatment.
A second inmate suffered minor injuries, which required outside medical treatment, authorities said.
Six other inmates were medically assessed and treated for minor injuries at the facility. No employees were injured during the fight.
Authorities did not release the names of those involved in the incident.
FCI Fairton is a medium-security facility, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
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