At least 30 people died in a stampede at Haiti's historic Citadelle Henri, also known as Citadelle Laferriere, on Saturday. The incident occurred during an annual Easter gathering at the 19th-century mountaintop fortress in Milot.
Officials confirmed that many injured are receiving medical care. The head of civil protection warned the death toll could rise. The Prime Minister stated the event involved many young people and an investigation has been launched. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is closed until further notice. Initial reports suggest the tragedy unfolded amidst crowding and a scuffle at an entrance. The fortress, a symbol of Haitian independence, was built by Henri Christophe.