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Haiti fort stampede kills at least 30

14 April 2026
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2026-04-14 13:47

A stampede at an historical fortress in Haiti has killed at least 30 people. "The Minister of Culture and Communication has confirmed the deaths of 30 people at the Citadelle Henri on Saturday, culture minister Emmanuel Menard told. 

"The injured are currently receiving the necessary medical care, and a rescue team is searching for any missing persons," Menard said, without giving an exact figure of those injured. Citadelle Henri, also known as Citadelle Laferriere, is a 19th-century fortress and popular tourist spot. The UNESCO World Heritage Site was closed to visitors "until further notice," Menard said.

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