Deadly stampede at Haiti's historic Laferriere Citadel leaves at least 30 dead
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What Happened
At least 30 people died in a stampede Saturday at Laferriere Citadel in northern Haiti during an annual UNESCO World Heritage celebration. The fortress, a 19th-century structure, was crowded with students and visitors. The stampede occurred at the entrance, worsened by rain. Haiti's Prime Minister expressed condolences. The death toll may increase.
Key Entities
Laferriere CitadelHaitiJean Henri PetitAlix Didier Fils-AiméNord DepartmentUNESCO World Heritage site