Multiple accidents, chaos reported in Wildwood during unsanctioned car rally
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A “pop-up” car rally in Wildwood devolved into a chaotic scene on Saturday night
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As at least one car struck a building, police responded to multiple accidents and helicopters airlifted the injured to hospitals.
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Police have yet to confirm the number of people injured during the event, known as H2oi or H2022.
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Reached by phone late Saturday, Wildwood Mayor Pete Byron said he couldn’t yet provide a statement with details.
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The gathering was previously held in Ocean City, Maryland, where authorities faced speeding cars, crashes, and large crowds.
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Late Saturday night NJ Advance Media saw three damaged vehicles at the scene of one accident near Bagel Time Cafe on Atlantic Avenue near Burke Avenue
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where one of the cars had struck the building. A SUV from the state medical examiner’s office was also on site.
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In one video, the car takes off at a high speed, followed by a collision in the distance.
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The event was promoted in advance on a public Facebook page that was no longer available after the accidents on Saturday night.
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Wildwood officials had warned that the event was unsanctioned and police would have “zero tolerance” policy for toward traffic violations.