Beyoncé’s extremely anticipated Cowboy Carter tour cease at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium turned chaotic Monday evening when a post-concert stampede left a number of followers injured on the close by Vine Metropolis MARTA station.
In keeping with reviews from AllHipHop, the panic started when a concertgoer allegedly noticed a bug and screamed, an motion that triggered mass confusion within the crowded transit hub. Unaware of the true trigger, others adopted in concern, making a sudden and harmful rush towards the escalators.
“The preliminary reviews have been {that a} lady was fearful of an insect and screamed and ran away from it, and others panicked not realizing what was occurring,” a MARTA spokesperson confirmed. The surge prompted the escalators to hurry up earlier than coming to a sudden halt, throwing a number of riders off steadiness and leading to a number of accidents.
Authorities confirmed that 9 folks have been damage within the incident. One particular person reportedly suffered a damaged ankle, whereas seven others acquired therapy for much less critical accidents at native hospitals. A ninth particular person declined medical consideration.
This isn’t the primary sudden setback on Beyoncé’s present tour. Earlier within the week, members of her workforce turned the victims of a automobile break-in close to Atlanta’s Krog Avenue Market. The automobile, a rented Jeep Wagoneer, was unattended for roughly an hour earlier than the harm was found.
In keeping with the police report, choreographer Christopher Grant and dancer Diandre Blue, each a part of Beyoncé’s tour workforce, reported that two suitcases have been stolen. Extra regarding, nonetheless, was the delicate materials reportedly taken within the theft.
“Mr. Grant suggested he was additionally carrying some private delicate data for the musician Beyoncé,” the police report famous. “He suggested he was her choreographer and Mr. Diandre Blue was a dancer for her and that her arduous drives for her upcoming present in Atlanta have been stolen additionally. The arduous drives contained watermarked music, some unreleased music, footage plans for the present and previous and future set lists.”
Regardless of the disruptions, the Cowboy Carter tour continues to attract large crowds and acclaim, although followers at the moment are left hoping for smoother and safer experiences forward.