Excursion destination becomes a death trapTragedy on popular holiday island! At least 30 dead after mass panic

Tragedy at tourist destination in Haiti

At least 30 people die in a mass panic at a tourist destination in Haiti. Haitian media report that an unusually large number of visitors will gather at the Laferrière Citadel in the north of the country on Saturday (April 11).

The government of Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé said it was deeply shocked to learn of the tragic incident. Young people in particular are said to have come to a tourist celebration in the UNESCO World Heritage site when mass panic broke out.

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At least 30 deaths have been confirmed so far – but the authorities fear that the number of deaths will rise. Many people are still missing. A desperate search and rescue operation is underway to find more survivors.

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Citadel is a symbol of the freedom struggle

A local official tells the newspaper Le Nouvelliste that the deadly stampede occurred at the entrance to the site and was made worse by persistent rain.

All relevant authorities are mobilized and on high alert. They should provide immediate help and support to those affected and their relatives. The government calls on the public to remain calm during the investigation into the circumstances of the incident.

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The Laferrière Citadel is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Former slaves built the fortress. It is considered a symbol of the fight for freedom against French colonial rule and is one of the most popular sights in Haiti.

Sources used: Le Nouvelliste, dpa