Atlantic Beach Bikefest Crowd Rush Injures 19, 3 Hospitalized
Authorities said 19 people were hurt in a brief crowd surge, and three were taken to hospitals after officials declared a mass casualty incident.
- On Sunday, May 24, 2026, at least 19 people were injured during a suspected stampede near a stage at the Black Pearl Cultural Heritage and Bike Festival in Atlantic Beach, South Carolina.
- Atlantic Beach Interim Town Manager Titus Leaks stated the incident occurred after an individual started running, triggering a "brief chain reaction" within the crowd that lasted only seconds.
- Horry County Fire Rescue declared a "mass casualty incident", transporting three people to hospitals while evaluating 16 others on-site; multiple agencies confirmed no "confirmed fights, weapons, or direct threats to public safety."
- Personnel from the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division accessed the stage to address the crowd; once authorities stabilized the situation, the festival resumed normal operations.
- With a 40-year history, the festival draws hundreds of thousands to the area annually, and officials plan to review the event with public safety partners to identify additional safety enhancements.
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A stampede in South Carolina early Sunday morning injured at least 19 people. According to NBC News, Horry County Fire Rescue crews responded to a “stage area” near South Ocean Boulevard in Atlantic Beach at roughly 1:05 a.m. “The town of Atlantic Beach confirmed that the incident happened at the Black Pearl Cultural Heritage and Bike Festival — held annually in the area over Memorial Day weekend,” NBC News stated. At least 19 injured in suspect…
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