Haiti stampede kills dozens

A celebratory atmosphere at one of Haiti’s most iconic landmarks turned into a scene of horror as a massive crowd surge left dozens dead and many more injured.

The Laferrière Citadel, a 19th-century fortress, was packed with visitors when the stampede began, though the exact cause of the panic remains under investigation.

Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé expressed his profound condolences, noting that many of the victims were young people.

The tragedy highlights ongoing concerns about crowd management and safety at the country’s popular tourist attractions.