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Dozens Feared Dead in Stampede at Haiti's Laferrière Citadel During Easter Gathering

At least 30 people are feared dead after a stampede near the entrance of Haiti's Laferrière Citadel in Milot during an Easter gathering, with heavy rain and large crowds cited as factors as authorities launch an investigation and offer condolences.

via BBC|

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Dozens killed in stampede at Haiti's Laferriere Citadel celebrations

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.

via Reuters|

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