Carnival victims mourned in Haiti
February 21, 2015 11:00 pm
• Last Updated: February 21, 2015 10:51 pm
Haitian Prime Minister Evans Paul, left, President Michel Martelly, center, and first lady Sophia Martelly attend the funeral Saturday for the 17 victims who died in an accident involving a Carnival float in Port-au-Prince. The accident occurred early Tuesday when a singer aboard one of 16 Carnival floats touched a power line and caused the crowd to panic, resulting in a stampede. At least 78 people were injured. Authorities have not said whether any of those who died were electrocuted. Four people remain hospitalized.
Haitian Prime Minister Evans Paul, left, President Michel Martelly, center, and first lady Sophia Martelly attend the funeral Saturday for the 17 victims who died in an accident involving a Carnival float in Port-au-Prince. The accident occurred early Tuesday when a singer aboard one of 16 Carnival floats touched a power line and caused the crowd to panic, resulting in a stampede. At least 78 people were injured. Authorities have not said whether any of those who died were electrocuted. Four people remain hospitalized.
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