Haiti Stampede at Historic Citadelle Laferrière Kills at Least 25–30
A deadly stampede broke out during an annual celebration at the Citadelle Laferrière, a UNESCO-listed mountaintop fortress in northern Haiti, killing at least 25 to 30 people and injuring dozens more. Officials confirmed many of the victims were young, and initial reports indicated the death toll could rise further.
Key Facts
- 1At least 25–30 people were killed when a crushing crowd formed at the entrance to the Citadelle Laferrière fortress in northern Haiti
- 2Haiti's civil protection authority head Emmanuel Pierre confirmed the updated toll
- 3Officials said many of the victims were young, with additional people injured or reported missing
- 4The tragedy occurred during an annual event celebrating the UNESCO-listed fort, a national symbol of Haitian independence
- 5The Citadelle Laferrière is one of Haiti's most celebrated historic sites and a UNESCO World Heritage landmark
Coverage
Reported by US, UK, German, and Hong Kong outlets, drawing attention to a significant loss-of-life incident in an already fragile nation.
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Stampede at Haiti’s Citadelle Laferrière Mars a Haitian Source of Pride
The New York Times · 4d ago
A stampede at a Haitian mountaintop fortress kills at least 25 people and injures dozens
The Independent · 4d ago
Stampede at historical fort in Haiti kills 25
South China Morning Post · 4d ago
At least 30 killed in stampede at Haiti tourist site Laferriere Citadel
The Independent · 4d ago
At least 30 killed in crush at historic fortress in Haiti
The Guardian · 4d ago
Haiti: More than 30 killed in stampede at historical fort
DW · 4d ago
A stampede at a Haitian mountaintop fortress kills at least 25 people and injures dozens
AP News · 5d ago