Stampede at fortress in northern Haiti reportedly leaves at least 30 dead
AP News
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A stampede at a mountaintop fortress popular with tourists in northern Haiti Saturday has reportedly left at least 30 people dead.
Haiti’s government confirmed that the stampede took place and said it offered its condolences to the families of the victims.
In a statement, the government said “the Prime Minister of the Republic of Haiti, His Excellency Mr. Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, and the entire Government have learned with deep dismay the tragic incident that occurred this Saturday at the Citadelle Laferrière." Local newspaper Le Nouvelliste said at least 30 people were killed and a search was underway for survivors.
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