Deadly Stampede at Haiti's Citadelle Laferrière During Festival
A stampede occurred at the historic Citadelle Laferrière in northern Haiti during an annual celebration, resulting in at least 30 fatalities and numerous injuries. Initial reports from multiple sources confirmed the high death toll and the chaotic nature of the incident.
Authorities, including Haitian Civil Protection and local police, responded to the tragedy and cautioned that the death toll might rise. The event deeply affected the community and prompted investigations and expressions of condolences from the Haitian government and officials.