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Beyoncé Concert Panic: 11 Injured in MARTA Stampede

7/20/2025

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After Beyoncé's electrifying 'Cowboy Carter' concert in Atlanta, chaos ensued at the Vine City MARTA station when a 10-year-old girl shrieked at the sight of a cockroach. The ensuing panic led to a stampede, injuring 11 individuals, one suffering a broken ankle. The escalator remained functional but was overwhelmed by the frantic crowd.

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After Beyoncé's electrifying 'Cowboy Carter' concert in Atlanta, chaos ensued at the Vine City MARTA station when a 10-year-old girl shrieked at the sight of a cockroach. The ensuing panic led to a stampede, injuring 11 individuals, one suffering a broken ankle. The escalator remained functional but was overwhelmed by the frantic crowd.