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Carnival Tragedy of 1823
- When
- 11 February 1823
- Where
- Convent of the Minori Osservanti
Approximately 110 boys died in a human crush at the Convent of the Minori Osservanti in Valletta on 11 February 1823.
The boys, aged 8 to 15, had gathered for a traditional procession to receive bread. The incident occurred as they tried to exit the convent, falling down stairs amidst crowds returning from the end of carnival celebrations.
Sources
- Carnival tragedy of 1823 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-18
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