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At least 19 injured in suspected stampede at South Carolina’s Atlantic Beach: officials
- Nineteen people were injured in a stampede near a stage in Atlantic Beach, South Carolina, early Sunday.
- The stampede occurred just after 1 a.m. as Atlantic Beach hosted its Memorial Day events.
- Officials say additional victims could yet be identified as the investigation continues.
- Atlantic Beach is hosting the Black Pearl Cultural Heritage and Bike Festival this weekend.
- The stampede's motive remains unknown, with no reason released by officials.
- The festival historically attracts hundreds of thousands to the area each year.
- First responders are reviewing crowd dynamics and security at the venue.
- The incident prompted questions about crowd safety at large holiday events.
- Officials emphasized that injuries were non-life-threatening in initial assessments.
- The report mentions ongoing review but does not specify a formal cause.
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