At least 30 feared dead in crush at Haitian tourist site
The incident occurred at a "tourist event attended by many young people", Haiti's prime minister says.
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The incident occurred at a "tourist event attended by many young people", Haiti's prime minister says.
A stampede at the Citadelle Laferrière, a popular tourist site in northern Haiti, resulted in at least 30 fatalities. The incident occurred during a tourist event attended by many young people, with reports suggesting that excessive use of tear gas by police may have triggered the panic leading to the stampede.
A stampede at the Laferriere Citadel, a 19th-century fortress in northern Haiti, resulted in at least 30 deaths. The site was crowded with students and visitors participating in the annual celebration of the UNESCO World Heritage site. Authorities are investigating the cause of the stampede.
A stampede at the Citadelle Laferrière, a mountaintop fortress in northern Haiti, resulted in at least 30 fatalities. The incident occurred during a tourist activity attended by many young people. Local media reported that excessive use of tear gas by police may have triggered the panic leading to the stampede.
A stampede at the Laferrière Citadel, a historic fortress in northern Haiti, resulted in at least 30 fatalities. The incident occurred during an annual Easter gathering at the UNESCO World Heritage site, which was packed with students and visitors. Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé confirmed the incident and extended condolences to the victims' families.
A stampede at the Citadelle Laferrière, a mountaintop fortress in northern Haiti, resulted in at least 30 fatalities. The incident occurred during a tourist activity attended by many young people. Local media reported that excessive use of tear gas by police may have triggered the panic leading to the stampede.
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