At Beyoncé’s recent Atlanta concert, a bizarre incident at the Vine City MARTA station led to a stampede, leaving nine people injured.
Panic at the Station: How It Unfolded
The unfortunate event unfolded as thousands of fans were leaving the superstar’s fourth and final Atlanta performance of her Cowboy Carter tour. Many opted for public transport, heading into the Vine City MARTA station.
Amidst the departing crowd, a single woman reportedly spotted an insect and screamed, then started running towards the exit gates. Her sudden, panicked reaction quickly confused those around her, triggering a chain reaction of fear and a frantic rush.
Escalator Malfunction Adds to Chaos
As people tried to rush through the station, chaos escalated, particularly around an escalator. Witnesses reported that the escalator suddenly sped up, then abruptly came to a halt, causing many to lose their balance and fall.
This malfunction led to people tripping over each other, resulting in at least nine individuals sustaining injuries in what quickly became a dangerous crush. MARTA officials and the escalator manufacturers are now investigating what caused the equipment to malfunction, considering if the sudden surge of movement contributed to the issue.
A String of Unfortunate Events in Atlanta
This stampede became the chaotic closing chapter for Beyoncé’s Atlanta run, which had already seen its share of bad luck. Just two days before her first Atlanta show, a rental car belonging to her crew was targeted by thieves.
The vehicle, parked outside a food hall while the choreographer and a dancer grabbed a bite, had its rear window smashed. Two briefcases containing highly sensitive tour information were stolen.
These stolen items included hard drives with unreleased songs, detailed show plans, and both past and future set lists for the tour. Beyoncé has a history of her albums leaking online before their official release, making this incident particularly frustrating for her team.
The Tour Continues
Despite these setbacks and the recent frightening incident, Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour is nearing its end. The superstar is scheduled for her final two performances in Las Vegas on July 25 and 26.
- A woman screaming after seeing an insect sparked a stampede at a MARTA station post-Beyoncé concert.
- Nine people were injured when an escalator reportedly malfunctioned, speeding up and stopping suddenly.
- This incident followed another unfortunate event in Atlanta where hard drives with unreleased music and tour plans were stolen from Beyoncé’s crew.
The tour will conclude in Las Vegas, bringing an end to a run that, for Atlanta, proved unexpectedly tumultuous.
