At least 25 dead in stampede at UNESCO Citadelle Laferrière in Haiti
A stampede occurred during Easter festivities at the UNESCO-listed Citadelle Laferrière fortress in Cap-Haïtien, Haiti, resulting in at least 25 deaths and dozens of injuries.Local officials reported that severe overcrowding triggered the incident, which involved asphyxiation and trampling near the fortress entrance.The crowd surge reportedly followed rain and heavy congestion, causing panic as people rushed to exit.Dozens of injured individuals were hospitalized, with around 30 patients still receiving treatment.Some people remain unaccounted for, raising ongoing concerns about crowd safety at large public gatherings.The Haitian National Police have opened an investigation into the causes of the disaster, and autopsies began on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 13 Apr 2026 10:03 LONDON
At least 30 dead in stampede at Haiti's historic Citadelle Laferriere
At least 30 people have died in a stampede at the Citadelle Laferriere, a UNESCO World Heritage site in northern Haiti, during an annual Easter gathering on April 11, 2026.The incident occurred near the entrance to the historic fortress in the town of Milot, which was crowded with students and visitors attending the event.The stampede was exacerbated by heavy rain, which contributed to the chaos at the site.Jean Henri Petit, head of civil protection for Haiti's Nord department, confirmed the death toll and warned it could rise.Culture Minister Emmanuel Menard also confirmed the deaths and said rescue teams are searching... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Apr 2026 17:00 LONDON
