Stampede at Haiti fortress leaves at least 30 dead
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A deadly stampede among visitors at the Laferriere fortress in Haiti killed at least 30 people. The tragedy occurred within the grounds of the historic fortification, though details about what triggered the crowd surge remain unclear. The Laferriere fortress, also known as the Citadelle, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and major tourist attraction in northern Haiti, built in the early 19th century as a symbol of Haitian independence.