Officials in the Mexican state of Veracruz say they have restored order in a prison where seven inmates were killed and 11 were injured in a riot that broke out last night

Seven inmates died amid unrest at a prison in the eastern Mexican state of Veracruz, authorities said Sunday, with 11 other prisoners suffering injuries.

At least seven inmates are dead and 11 people injured in a riot that broke out at a Mexican prison, according to authorities, who said they have restored control over the facility.

Seven people were killed and 11 others were injured in a Mexican prison riot on Sunday where inmates were protesting treatment inside the prison due to the activities of a criminal group, authorities said.