Stampede erupts at South Carolina biker festival, 19 injured in late-night chaos
A stampede occurred at the Black Pearl Cultural Heritage and Bike Festival in Atlantic Beach, South Carolina, resulting in 19 injuries. The incident was triggered by one person running, causing a brief chain reaction among the crowd. Emergency services responded quickly, and while three individuals were transported to the hospital, none of the injuries were reported as life-threatening.
- ▪The stampede happened early Sunday morning during a festival in Atlantic Beach.
- ▪Emergency crews evaluated 19 people for injuries, with three transported to the hospital.
- ▪The incident was declared a mass casualty event to coordinate the emergency response.
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South Carolina Stampede erupts at South Carolina biker festival, 19 injured in late-night chaos Officials say one person started running, triggering a 'brief chain reaction within the crowd that lasted only seconds' By Sophia Compton Fox News Published May 24, 2026 8:30pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for May 24 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! At least 19 people were evaluated for injuries early Sunday in a "stampede" during the Black Pearl Cultural Heritage and Bike Festival in Atlantic Beach, South Carolina, officials said.
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