Hundreds gather in Atlanta intersection as cars perform stunts, fireworks set off

ATLANTA — Hundreds of people were spotted in a busy Atlanta intersection over the weekend as cars did dangerous stunts around them.

New video shared with Channel 2 Action News shows people gathered at North Ave. and Glen Iris Dr. in Old Fourth Ward late Sunday night into early Monday morning.

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The video shows people standing in the middle of the intersection as cars do donuts around them.

The crowd starts to scatter moments before a firework can be seen going off in the area.

People with assault rifle-style guns could also be seen marching around the intersection as air horns blare in the background.

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Atlanta police say they responded to the area that night. One person was detained and later released after getting a ticket for non-driver participation in street racing and reckless driving.

Luckily, no injuries have been reported.

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