Beyoncé fans injured in stampede sparked by yelling passenger after ‘Cowboy Carter’ show in Atlanta

Several Beyoncé fans were injured in a stampede caused by a yelling train passenger after her concert in Atlanta.

Jul 15, 2025, 23:15:16 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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Several Beyoncé fans suffered injuries after a yelling train passenger caused a stampede following Queen Bey's most recent performance in Atlanta early on Tuesday, NY Post reported.

Atlanta stampede: The tragedy occurred after stealing of Beyoncé's Atlanta crew member's SUV, which was containing her unreleased songs. (Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

After Beyonce's “Cowboy Carter” tour at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, frightening footage from the scene shows people being shifted into ambulances on stretchers or in wheelchairs for paramedic treatment. Some of the injured were even donning cowboy hats.

According to officials who spoke to Atlanta News First, a passenger began yelling and frantically running as fans stepped out of the concert and moved towards Vine City MARTA station, sparking a rush on the escalator.

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Eye witness describes Atlanta stampede

Meanwhile, one eye witness spoke to Fox 5, the incident led the escalator to accelerate before abruptly stopping, leaving fans to “smashed together” with several passengers falling on them.

Seven people were hospitalized with bruises and scratches, while one suffered injury on ankle.

Here's what Atlanta officials have said so far

Officials have not revealed what triggered the escalator breakdown as people exited the stadium shortly after midnight following Beyoncé's final gig in Atlanta on her Cowboy Carter tour.

“The escalator has been barricaded, and escalator manufacturer Schindler and MARTA Safety will investigate,” Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority said in a statement to The NY Post.

“Responding officers determined that an escalator had suddenly stopped, resulting in several patrons falling onto one another,” Police stated as per local reports. A probe into the incident is currently underway.

The tragedy occurred after stealing of Beyoncé's Atlanta crew member's SUV, which was containing her unreleased songs.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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