"Overcrowding led to asphyxiation and a rush to escape. Heavy rainfall only made matters worse, leading to a crush at the narrow entrance where people were simultaneously attempting to enter and exit."
"It is disappointing for Haiti and proves that there is no good management of our tourist sites."
"Everyday we hear different explanations about what happened."
"Joseph was taken into police custody on 13 April and interrogated for three days. Five municipal security agents and two employees from ISPAN were also arrested."
An unauthorized event at Haiti's Citadelle Laferrière resulted in a crowd crush and stampede, killing at least 25 people, including children. The event, promoted by TikTok influencers, attracted over 3,000 attendees, leading to overcrowding and asphyxiation. Heavy rainfall exacerbated the situation at the narrow entrance. Following the tragedy, three days of national mourning were observed, and the government promised to cover funeral costs. Accountability remains unclear, with local officials shifting blame. Investigations are ongoing, and the citadel is currently closed to the public.
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