GASTON, S.C. — Authorities in Gaston are investigating after a weekend rodeo turned chaotic when fireworks startled horses, sending them into a crowd and injuring several people, police said.
The incident happened Saturday night at Rancho El Edén during a ticketed rodeo event. According to Gaston police, fireworks set off at the venue spooked the horses, causing them to break into the crowd.
Witnesses described a scene of panic as attendees tried to get out of the way…