12 people taken to the hospital at Atlantic Beach bike festival, officials say

12 people taken to the hospital at Atlantic Beach bike festival, officials say

Despite the speculations around social media, town officials confirmed Sunday, there were no mass casualties during Memorial day weekend at Atlantic Beach.

Atlantic Beach officials attempt to shut down 'mass casualties' rumor during bikefest

Atlantic Beach officials on Sunday, May 25, attempted to shut down rumors circulating social media about a mass casualties incident on Saturday night. The town released a statement Sunday morning, saying there were no mass casualties and after a brief pause, the event continued until it ended at 3 a.m.