12.04.2026 23:44
At least 30 people lost their lives in a stampede during an Easter event held at the Citadelle Laferrière, a UNESCO World Heritage site in northern Haiti. Authorities warned that the death toll could rise.
It has been reported that dozens of people lost their lives in the stampede at the historic Laferriere Fortress in Haiti.
THE SINGLE ENTRY-EXIT POINT LED TO THE STAMPEDE
Haitian media announced that a large number of tourists attended the traditional Easter event held at the historic Laferriere Fortress in the north of the country. It was stated that the organizers opening only a single entry-exit point to control the crowd led to the stampede. As a result of the stampede, it was recorded that 30 people lost their lives and many others were injured. Authorities warned that the death toll could rise.
THE HISTORIC FORTRESS HAS SYMBOLIC IMPORTANCE
Built in the 19th century and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Laferriere Fortress is known as one of Haiti's most important tourist attractions. The fortress is now considered one of Haiti's symbols of independence.