At least 19 injured in suspected stampede at South Carolina’s Atlantic Beach: officials
At least 19 people were injured in a suspected stampede at Atlantic Beach, South Carolina, during an annual festival. The incident occurred early Sunday morning near a stage area, with injuries reported as non-life-threatening. Officials are investigating the cause and have not ruled out additional victims.
- ▪The stampede took place just after 1 a.m. near the stage area in Atlantic Beach.
- ▪Nineteen individuals were evaluated for injuries, with three transported to local hospitals.
- ▪The incident occurred during the Atlantic Beach Memorial Day Black Pearl Cultural Heritage and Bike Festival.
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US News breaking At least 19 injured in suspected stampede at South Carolina’s Atlantic Beach: officials By Nicholas McEntyre Published May 24, 2026, 4:45 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google At least 19 people were injured when a stampede broke out at a South Carolina beach early Sunday morning, according to officials. Horry County Fire Rescue officials said a “reported stampede incident” took place just after 1 a.m. near the stage area in Atlantic Beach in South Carolina, 13 miles north of Myrtle Beach. Nineteen people were evaluated for injuries, which were deemed non-life-threatening. Three others were transported to local hospitals.
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