AT least 10 people have been taken to hospital after a Memorial Day Weekend celebration turned to chaos.
The Atlantic Beach Bike Festival in South Carolina was shut down by cops after panicked concert-goers caused a stampede on Saturday night.
It is believed that an argument sparked the sudden reaction with shoes and personal belongings left scattered on the floor as people fled.
Police have said they are investigating a “mass casualty event” with further updates expected later on.
Atlantic Beach Interim Police Chief, Carlos Castillo, informed ABC affiliate WPDE that he would address questions at a later time, indicating that there would be no immediate response.
It is claimed by a witness that an argument on the street caused festival goers to surge towards the stage, per Myrtle Beach Online.
Hilton Dewitt told the outlet that the incident occured around 1 am on Sunday.
“They started panicking. It was a stampede,” Dewitt said.
The scene was quickly attended by cops and ambulances who rushed to help the injured.
