A stampede at the UNESCO World Heritage site La Ferrière Citadel in Haiti during a celebratory event left at least 30 people dead, with authorities warning the toll could rise.

The incident occurred at the fortress entrance during a tourist event attended by unusually large crowds, with rain exacerbating conditions.

Haitian authorities, including regional civil protection chief Jean Henri Petit, confirmed the event and noted the death toll could rise as assessments continue.

Details such as the location within Haiti (a heritage site) and the casualty figure are central to the report.

La Ferrière Citadel is part of UNESCO’s World Heritage list and stands as a historic fortress built in the early 19th century by former slaves as a symbol of freedom.

The report appears in The Sydney Morning Herald’s world section as a breaking-news item.

The excerpt provides no further specifics on the cause of the stampede, crowd size beyond the toll, or ongoing investigations.

Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé’s government expressed deep sorrow and said authorities were mobilized and on high alert to assist victims and families.

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Update timestamp: April 13, 2026, at 6:19am, with the initial report published at 6:17am.