Beyoncé concert: 9 hurt in subway escalator stampede

escalator
Escalator stampede FILE PHOTO: Several concertgoers leaving Beyoncé's Atlanta show Monday were injured in a stampede at a subway escalator. (NIPA/nipastock - stock.adobe.com)
(NIPA/nipastock - stock.adobe.com)

Nine people were hurt after they left Beyoncé’s concert in Atlanta Monday night.

WSB reported that they were hurt in a stampede at a subway station near Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

A MARTA spokesperson said someone started screaming and running, causing a stampede and which made the escalator suddenly speed up and then stop.

One person had a broken ankle, seven others had scrapes and cuts and were taken to an area hospital, while a ninth person declined being taken to seek medical attention.

The escalator is out of service and the manufacturer will be working with police on the investigation, WSB reported.

Beyoncé performed four shows in Atlanta as part of her Cowboy Carter road trip before wrapping up her tour in Las Vegas on July 25 and 26.

0
Comments on this article
0
  • NOW
    Rickey Smiley Weekend Jumpoff
    @star945
  • STAR 94.5
    Orlando's Only R&B
  • 8:15 am
    Rickey Smiley Weekend Jumpoff
    @star945
View All

Star Cares

STAR Cares is an exclusive Community Affairs initiative of STAR 94.5, committed to enriching the lives of African-Americans in our community who need to be informed and benefit from programs targeting Education, Health and Financial Literacy


mobile apps

Everything you love about star945.com and more! Tap on any of the buttons below to download our app.

amazon alexa

Enable our Skill today to listen live at home on your Alexa Devices!