Haiti Stampede: Tragedy at UNESCO Site

0:00It's April 12th. This is Sydney News Today, your AI-powered local news. At least 30 people died in a stampede Saturday in Northern Haiti, and officials warned the number could climb higher. It happened at the La Ferrier Citadel that massive fortress from the early 19th century right after Haiti broke free from France. This side draws huge crowds as one of Haiti's top tourist spots in a UNESCO World Heritage Gym. This time, it was jammed with students and visitors for the yearly celebration. Prime Minister Alex Didier Fils, I may shared his deep condolences, noting many young folks were there enjoying the event. Families are left grieving amid the shock. Details point to chaos at the entrance, made worse by heavy rain that turned things deadly fast. Rescue teams are still sorting through the mess. Haiti's spacing yet another tough blow, but supports pouring in to help those hit hardest as investigations continue.