Langi Kal Kal Prison Escape Sparks Fear and Anger in Regional Victoria
There has been growing concern and frustration in regional Victoria following a frightening incident linked to the escape of two prisoners from Langi Kal Kal Prison. What was initially described as an arrest “without further incident” has since been strongly disputed by locals, especially after a farm worker was allegedly threatened while simply doing his job late at night.
The escape happened on Friday night, when two prisoners managed to get out of the low-security Langi Kal Kal facility, about 40 kilometres north-west of Ballarat. However, many people living nearby say they had no idea the escape had even happened. Instead of official alerts, word slowly spread through the community via a small number of CFA members who were informed. For many locals, that lack of communication has become the most troubling part of the entire situation.
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One farm worker, who has chosen to remain anonymous, described a terrifying encounter while driving a tractor between paddocks near Trawalla sometime between 10pm and 11pm. It was said that one of the escapees suddenly climbed onto the tractor and tried to force his way inside. The worker recalled being threatened with death while the man appeared to be in a rage. The tractor door was partially opened, and only a sudden bump in the ground allowed the worker to accelerate and shake the man off before escaping and calling police.
The emotional impact has clearly lingered. The worker said he has been left badly shaken, struggling to sleep, and feeling unsafe while working alone at night. Despite this, he believes no welfare support had been offered in the immediate aftermath, something he described as deeply disappointing given the seriousness of the ordeal.
Victoria Police later confirmed that both men, aged 34 and 48, were arrested around 11am the following morning, about 25 kilometres away in Chepstow. Police allege the pair attempted to steal the tractor and threatened the driver with a metal pole before fleeing empty-handed. Charges have since been laid, including escaping from custody and aggravated carjacking.
Local leaders have since spoken out, calling the lack of public warning a “disgrace.” Pyrenees Shire councillor Simon Tol said the community should have been alerted so people could make safer decisions, especially in an area where farmers, families, and even teenagers often work alone at night. With emergency alert systems already in place, many are now asking why they were not used when they were needed most.
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