Haiti: Police stop leads to deadly incident near medical facility
A tragic event unfolded this week when local forces stopped a medical transport vehicle in Port-au-Prince. The incident resulted in two casualties near a humanitarian aid facility
In a troubling turn-of events this monday‚ two people lost their lives during an incident involving a Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) ambulance in Port-au-Prince
The medical transport vehicle – carrying several hurt individuals and aid workers was halted by local law-enforcement just steps away from its destination: an MSF-run medical center. A group of self-appointed street watchers joined police at the scene which led to an unfortunate outcome
The ambulance had three wounded passengers and MSF staff members aboard when the incident occurred; the non-profit group (well-known for its world-wide medical assistance in high-risk areas) confirmed the events through an official notice
