Three people were stabbed at Narragansett Town Beach in Rhode Island on Tuesday during a large gathering of teenagers that created chaotic conditions and forced beachgoers to evacuate the area.

The stabbing incident occurred as hundreds of teenagers had gathered at the popular summer destination. Police responded to the scene as the situation unfolded at the crowded beach.

The gathering prompted emergency evacuations as beachgoers fled the area following the violence. The incident disrupted what had been a typical summer day at the New England beach destination.

Authorities have not released details about the condition of the stabbing victims or whether any arrests have been made in connection with the incident. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the stabbings remains ongoing.

Narragansett Town Beach is a popular summer destination that typically draws large crowds during the warmer months. Tuesday's incident marked an unusual disruption to normal beach activities in the area.