At least 19 injured in South Carolina stampede incident
At least 19 people were injured in a stampede incident in Atlantic Beach, South Carolina, early Sunday morning. The event coincided with the Black Pearl Cultural Heritage and Bike Festival, which attracts large crowds annually. While three individuals were hospitalized, all injuries are reported to be non-life-threatening.
- ▪The stampede occurred near South Ocean Boulevard at around 1:05 a.m.
- ▪Three people were transported to a hospital for treatment, while others sought care independently.
- ▪The Black Pearl Cultural Heritage and Bike Festival was taking place at the time of the incident.
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| Publication time | Sun, 24 May 2026 16:04:27 GMT |
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U.S. newsAt least 19 injured in South Carolina stampede incidentFirst responders were dispatched to the area near South Ocean Boulevard at around 1:05 a.m. Sunday morning.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 24, 2026, 12:04 PM EDTBy Mirna Alsharif and Bella LoBueAt least 19 people were injured in a stampede Sunday morning in Atlantic Beach, South Carolina.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.Horry County Fire Rescue crews responded to a “stage area” near South Ocean Boulevard at around 1:05 a.m; where they located the patients with assistance from local law enforcement.
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