Stampede at Haitian Landmark Kills at Least 30
A deadly crowd crush killed at least 30 people at Haiti's historic Citadelle Laferrière fortress on Tuesday. The incident occurred as a large crowd gathered at the monument's entrance.
The Citadelle is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a powerful national symbol. Built after Haiti's independence, the mountaintop fortress represents the country's freedom and resilience.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the stampede. The tragedy has cast a shadow over one of Haiti's most important sources of cultural pride.