Stampede at historic fortress Citadelle Henri in Haiti killed at least 30 people

Teona Gherasim

A stampede at a popular historical fortress in Haiti killed at least 30 people, officials said. The incident took place Saturday during an annual Easter gathering at the Citadelle Henri, also known as Citadelle Laferriere, a 19th-century fortress and tourist spot in the northern town of Milot. "The injured are currently receiving the necessary medical care, and a rescue team is searching for any missing persons," Culture Minister Emmanuel Menard told AFP on Sunday. Jean Henri Petit, the head of