"At least 30 people, many of them young, have died and dozens more are reported to have been injured after a crush at a mountaintop fortress in northern Haiti."
"Initial reports said visitors were crammed against a single entrance and a scuffle broke out between those trying to leave and enter the site."
"The country's culture minister, Emmanuel Menard, confirmed that 30 people had died, adding: The injured are currently receiving the necessary medical care."
"The government urged citizens to be calm and cautious while it investigated, stating that all competent authorities are fully mobilised and placed on maximum alert."
A tragic incident occurred at Citadelle Henry in northern Haiti, where a crush led to at least 30 fatalities and many injuries. The event attracted a large crowd of students and visitors, reportedly due to advertisements on TikTok. Tensions escalated as people were crammed against a single entrance, leading to a scuffle. Reports indicated that police used excessive teargas, causing panic. The fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site, will remain closed while authorities investigate and provide assistance to the injured and missing.
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