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Stampede at Citadelle Laferriere resulting in at least 30 deaths during an annual celebration

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At least 30 people have died in a stampede at Haiti's Citadelle Laferriere, which was packed ahead of an annual celebration at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, authorities say.

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  • At least 30 people have died in a stampede at Haiti's Citadelle Laferriere.[1]confirmed
  • The fortress was packed ahead of an annual celebration at the UNESCO World Heritage Site.[1]confirmed

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19.57, -72.33

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Al Jazeera (opens in new tab)rss· mainstream20h ago
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At least 30 people have died in a stampede at Haiti's Citadelle Laferriere, which was packed ahead of an annual celebration at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, authorities say.

  • • At least 30 people have died in a stampede at Haiti's Citadelle Laferriere.
  • • The fortress was packed ahead of an annual celebration at the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Initial report — unverified: [Initial Report] At least 30 people have died in a stampede at Haiti's Citadelle Laferriere, which was packed ahead of an annual celebration, according to authorities.