Dozens killed in stampede at Haiti's Laferriere Citadel celebrations
TL;DR
At least 30 people were killed in a stampede at Laferriere Citadel in northern Haiti during the annual UNESCO World Heritage celebration; rain at the entrance worsened conditions and the toll could rise. The fortress, built in the early 19th century after Haiti's independence, is a major tourist site as Haiti contends with gang violence and a heavy security crackdown.
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