AN URGENT probe has been launched after several prisoners at a UK jail fell ill.

The incident happened at around 5.30pm yesterday at HMP Rochester.

Inmates were said to “drop like flies” and eight ambulance crews were sent to the prison, as reported by KentOnline .

A prison service spokesperson said: “A number of prisoners were taken ill following an incident at HMP Rochester on January 22.

“Emergency services attended and treated the prisoners on site.

It is understood there have been no fatalities.

Entrance to HMP Rochester, a brick building with a sign that says "BORSTAL INSTITUTION 19 08."HMP Rochester in Rochester, KentCredit: Alamy

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