At least 19 injured in South Carolina stampede at annual motorcycle rally

At least 19 people were injured in a stampede at an annual motorcycle rally Sunday morning in Atlantic Beach, according to local officials.

At least 19 people were injured in a stampede at an annual motorcycle rally Sunday morning in Atlantic Beach, South Carolina, according to local officials.

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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. 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.

Horry County Fire Rescue crews were dispatched near South Ocean Boulevard in Atlantic Beach, S.C., for reports of a stampede Sunday.Horry County Fire RescueThree people were transported to a hospital for treatment; others are believed to have sought care on their own. All injuries are considered non-life-threatening, according to Horry County Fire Rescue.