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Atlantic Beach festival stampede injures 19, investigation underway
About 1:05 a.m. Sunday, responders found at least 19 people injured in a stampede near South Ocean Boulevard during the Black Pearl Cultural Heritage and Bike Festival in Atlantic Beach, SC. Three were transported to a hospital; others sought care on their own. All injuries are non-life-threatening, and authorities have not released a cause. The festival can draw up to 40,000 attendees over Memorial Day weekend.
Atlantic Beach stampede at Bike Festival leaves 19 evaluated, 3 hospitalized
A stampede near the stage at Atlantic Beach's Black Pearl Cultural Heritage and Bike Festival left 19 people evaluated for injuries and 3 hospitalized after a brief crowd surge sparked when someone started running; officials said injuries were not life-threatening, a mass casualty incident was declared, and responders quickly controlled the scene while emphasizing the event's overall safety.
Haiti sacks two officials after deadly stampede at Milot fortress
Haiti’s culture ministry fired two officials after a stampede at the Citadelle Laferriere in Milot killed 25 people, with investigations focusing on safety and accountability for the incident.
Haiti arrests seven, including five police officers, over deadly Citadelle stampede
Seven people have been arrested in northern Haiti over a deadly stampede at the Citadelle Laferriere fortress, including five police officers and two others, as investigators probe the incident that left at least 25 dead and dozens injured.
Crowd crush at Haiti’s Citadelle Laferrière leaves at least 25 dead
A deadly stampede at the mountaintop Citadelle Laferrière in Milot, Haiti, during traditional festivities, killed at least 25 people and injured dozens. Officials cited severe overcrowding and crowd-management deficiencies, with many attendees hospitalized and authorities launching an investigation.
Stampede at Haiti’s Citadelle Laferrière Shocks a Nation
At least 30 people were killed in a crush at the entrance to the Citadelle Laferrière in northern Haiti, a fortress long celebrated as a symbol of Haitian strength. The tragedy resonates with Haitians and their diaspora, with the death toll expected to rise and the site, a national emblem, again in the spotlight.
Tragedy at Haiti’s Citadelle: 25 Dead in Fortress Stampede
A stampede at the mountaintop Citadelle Laferrière fortress in Milot, northern Haiti, left at least 25 dead and dozens injured as visitors crowded the historic site; authorities are investigating the cause and the response is ongoing.
Stampede at Haiti's Citadelle Laferrière Claims At Least 30 Lives
At least 30 people were killed and others injured in a stampede at the Citadelle Laferrière in Haiti's Nord Department during an annual celebration at the UNESCO World Heritage site; authorities said heavy rain worsened conditions at the entrance as crowds of students and visitors gathered, with rescue operations ongoing and the death toll likely to rise amid the country’s broader security challenges.
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.
Dozens Die in Stampede at Haiti's Citadelle Fortress
A stampede at the Citadelle Laferrière, a major historic fortress and tourist site in northern Haiti, left at least 30 people dead with the toll expected to rise.
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.
NHS to fund abiraterone for thousands of high‑risk prostate cancer patients in England
England will start funding the prostate cancer drug abiraterone on the NHS for high‑risk patients whose cancer hasn’t spread, expanding access to about 7,000 men a year and potentially saving hundreds of lives after years of campaigning and supportive trial data from STAMPEDE; the treatment will be available within weeks.
Tragedy at Raila Odinga's Funeral in Kenya Leaves 2 Dead and Dozens Injured
A stampede at Raila Odinga's funeral in Nairobi resulted in 2 deaths and over 100 injuries, highlighting the large turnout and heightened tensions during the event, which followed previous violence and security concerns.
Stampede at Vijay Rally in Tamil Nadu Kills 40, Sparks Police Investigation
A stampede at a political rally for actor-turned-politician Vijay in Tamil Nadu, India, resulted in 40 deaths and over 124 injuries, due to crowd mismanagement and indiscipline, prompting a government investigation and condolences from officials.