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Haiti stampede kills 25

The stampede occurred during an annual celebration at the UNESCO World Heritage site, which was crowded with students and tourists.

Authorities are investigating the cause of the panic that led to the crush at the mountaintop attraction near Milot.

Hospitals in the region have been overwhelmed by the influx of injured victims, many of whom are in critical condition.

Prime Minister Ariel Henry expressed his condolences to the families and promised a thorough inquiry into the safety protocols at the historic site.

Haiti Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
Haiti
Country in the Caribbean Sea
Citadelle Laferrière
Large mountaintop fortress in northern Haiti
Milot
Family name
UNESCO
Specialised agency of the United Nations for education, sciences, and culture