At least 30 dead in stampede at Haiti’s historic Citadelle Laferriere

A stampede occurred at the Citadelle Laferriere, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Haiti's northern countryside. The fortress was packed with students and visitors participating in an annual celebration. At least 30 people have been killed and rescue operations are ongoing. The rain exacerbated the disaster, which occurred at the entrance to the site. The injured are receiving medical care and a rescue team is searching for missing persons.