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Correctional officers stopped an attempted escape by three inmates Tuesday night.

According to the West Virginia Division of Corrections, officers discovered around 11:30 p.m. that three inmates were not in their cells.

The prison implemented internal security officials and found the three inmates.

The division says that the three inmates had a plan to get out of the facility and breach the security fences of the complex.

The three were taken into custody by staff. Their names are not being released. The escape is being investigated internally and by the West Virginia State Police. 

The inmates are being housed in segregation unit until charges are brought.