Several people were injured after fights broke out and caused a stamped at a Memorial Day weekend event in South Carolina.
At least 10 people were taken to the hospital amid the chaos during a concert at Black Bike Week in Atlantic Beach Saturday night, reported Channel 2 News.
Interim Town Manager Linda Cheatham released a statement that said an unspecified number of people were hurt.
‘There were a couple of fights that broke out causing panic in the crowd and several people were injured trying to leave the area,’ Cheatham said.
‘Adequate police and medical staff were on hand to aid as needed and transport individuals to the hospital.
‘The music was paused, but the event continued until the festival closing time of 3 a.m.’
Images from the event shared on social media showed a large police presence among the massive crowds.
Atlantic Beach Interim Police Chief Carlos Castillo told WPDE no information can be released at this time, but he will answer questions later.
Police are investigating reports of a ‘mass casualty incident’ at a Memorial Day weekend event in South Carolina
Horry County Police shut down the festival after an argument lead to a stampede, one attendee said
At least 10 people were reportedly taken to the hospital. It is unclear what caused the incident or the extent of the injuries
Images from the event shared on social media showed a large police presence among the massive crowds
Horry County Police shut down the festival after an argument lead to a stampede, attendee Hilton Dewitt told the Sun News.
Dewitt said around 1 a.m. the argument broke out on the street near Ocean Boulevard and caused people to rush towards the stage.
He said ambulances came and then police eventually shut down the concert.
The Black Pearl Cultural Heritage and Bike Festival, also called Black Bike Week, is expected to draw crowds of over 400,000 people.
This year is the 45th anniversary of the motorcycle rally which includes meet and greets, parties, live music and entertainment.
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Several injured after fights broke out and crowd stampeded in panic at Memorial Day Weekend celebration