At least 30 dead in stampede at Haiti's historic Citadel Laferriere

Haiti. At least 30 people have died and dozens have been injured following a stampede at the historic tourist site of Citadel Laferriere in Haiti. According to local media, the government has expressed deep sorrow over the incident and has launched an investigation.In a statement released via Facebook, government officials stated that the incident occurred during a 'tourist activity' at the 19th-century fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Milot, on Saturday. It is reported that the accident happened when a crowd, which included many young people, suddenly became uncontrollable during the event.Jean Henry Petit, head of the Civil...