Haiti tragedy: At least 30 killed in crush at popular tourist spot Citadelle Henry—what we know
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What Happened
A crush at Citadelle Laferrière in northern Haiti killed at least 30 people, many young, with dozens injured. The incident occurred Saturday at the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Culture Minister Emmanuel Menard said the injured receive medical care and rescue teams search for missing persons. Preliminary accounts indicate heavy crowds at a single entry point caused congestion, escalating into a scuffle. The fortress will remain closed.
Key Entities
Citadelle LaferrièreHaitiEmmanuel MenardJean Henri PetitUNESCO World Heritage SiteNord department