At approximately 2:43 pm, Tuesday afternoon, a medical emergency was called in the Administrative Segregation Unit at the Hutchinson Correctional Facility. Four inmates were removed from their cells by correctional officers due to unknown medical issues.
Nursing staff from the prison clinic arrived on the scene and began to assess the inmates. The inmates were then taken to the clinic for evaluation.
Two ambulances were then requested from Reno County EMS. One inmate was taken by EagleMed Air Ambulance and a second inmate transported by ambulance to a Wichita area hospital.
Officials are not releasing the names of the inmates due to the ongoing investigation as to the cause of their medical issues.
We will update this story as more information is released.