The 3rd Day of Kanaval in Haiti has been cancelled

February 17, 2015 12:52 PM

Breaking News. Following the major accident that took place on the 2nd day of Kanaval in Haiti, the Haitian Government has decided to cancel the third day of festivities. To put it simple, there will not be a Mardi Gras.

In addition to the cancellation of the third Day just announced by Prime Minister Evans Paul, there will be a national funeral for all the people who were killed as a result of the Electrocution incident this morning. The date for the National Funeral will be on February 21.

The Haitian government also announced that he will take charge of the funeral expanses for all the dead.

Last count: 16 dead, 78 injured

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Gessy Francoeur says...

God rest their soul. It is very tragic and I applaud the Government for cancelling the 3rd day out of respect for the deads and the injured.

Can you publish the name of the one who died among the musicians and also the others who died on the street?

Thank you for keeping us informed all the

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