Haiti Stampede Kills at Least 30

The stampede at Haiti’s iconic fortress has left dozens more injured, with many of the victims reported to be young visitors.

Authorities say the incident took place during a period of high tourist activity at the 19th-century site near the town of Milot.

Haiti’s Minister of Culture and Communication confirmed the death toll and expressed condolences to the families affected by the disaster.

The Citadelle is a source of national pride, and the tragedy has cast a pall over one of the country’s most significant cultural landmarks.