Haiti stampede horror cause pinpointed as 30 die in tourist site tragedy

Haiti stampede horror cause pinpointed as 30 die in tourist site tragedyMore than two dozen people, including tourists and students, are believed to have died following the stampede at the Laferrière Citadel in Haiti's Nord Department this weekendNewsLiam Doyle14:54, 12 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesUp to 30 people are believed to have died in the stampede(Image: x.com/josephlunieOFF)A horror stampede at a Haiti tourist site that killed dozens of people, including "many young people", was at least partially caused by inclement weather, investigators believe.‌Up to 30 people were killed after the stampede unfolded at the 19th-century Laferrière Citadel to the country's north, a UNESCO World Heritage site that is one of the country's most recognisable attractions. Authorities have warned that the death toll could rise as the location was packed with tourists and students when the incident took place.‌While authorities have refused to supply an exact death toll beyond confirming "many young people" were at the scene, police have suggested what may have been behind the chaos.‌READ MORE: Foreign Office warns 'do not travel here' or risk invalidating your insuranceREAD MORE: At least 30 dead in stampede at popular Haiti tourist attractionView 2 ImagesThe Laferrière Citadel was constructed to commemorate Haiti's independence(Image: x.com/josephlunieOFF)Jean Henri Petit, the head of civil protection for Haiti's Nord Department, said in a statement that the disaster unfolded on the entrance to the site. He added that it was further exacerbated by heavy, localised rainfall. Regional outlets have reported the death toll, citing Mr Petit, although the government did not say in a statement how many people are believed to have died.The stampeded took place during an event commemorating the founding of the fortress, which local media state was widely advertised on social media.‌Alix Didier Fils-Aime, the prime minister of Haiti, offere...