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Haiti Stampede Kills Dozens

Haiti Stampede Kills Dozens

Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé confirmed that many of the victims were young people attending a popular tourist event.

Heavy rainfall and overcrowding are believed to have contributed to the chaos at the 19th-century fortress.

Emergency responders struggled to reach the remote location, and officials warn the death toll may continue to rise as more injured are treated.

The government has offered condolences to the families and launched an investigation into the safety protocols at the site.

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Citadelle Laferrière
Large mountaintop fortress in northern Haiti
Haiti
Country in the Caribbean Sea
Alix Didier Fils-Aimé
Prime Minister of Haiti since 2024
UNESCO
Specialised agency of the United Nations for education, sciences, and culture