Several Fresno County Jail inmates hospitalized after medical emergency

FRESNO, California (KFSN) – An investigation is under way after several inmates from Fresno County Jail were rushed to hospital late Tuesday night.

The emergency response was just before 11pm at the Fresno and M Street jail.

Five different ambulances were seen responding to the scene, transporting three detainees. It is not yet clear if there were any additional patients.

Officials tell Action News those who were treated were taken to two different hospitals. Their terms have not been published.

Fresno County Sheriff’s lieutenant said they believed a guard had noticed some detainees get sick. Then they called the medical staff.

Authorities have not provided further details about the incident.

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