At least 30 people died in a Haiti stampede at Laferriere Citadel.

At least 30 people died in a stampede at Haiti's Laferriere Citadel on April 12, 2026, during an annual celebration. The UNESCO World Heritage site was crowded with students and visitors when the incident occurred at the entrance, worsened by heavy rain. Authorities warned the death toll could rise as they investigate the cause.