Britain tells TikTok and other platforms to remove videos glorifying dangerous driving after deaths
Britain's government is pressuring TikTok and other platforms to remove videos that glorify dangerous driving after a deadly crash.
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The brief
Seven people died in a wrong-way crash on the A66 in Middlesbrough. The crash is linked to a subculture of young men who drive dangerously to gain likes on social media. The UK's mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has condemned the practice. The deceased's family and friends have been mourning.
The government is now calling on platforms to remove such content. The Times and BBC News have identified the victims. The Guardian has detailed the subculture of dangerous driving for social media likes. The Telegraph has covered the mourning process.
Burnham's statement was reported by Reuters. The government's call to action is the next step. The response from social media platforms is not yet known. The families of the victims are awaiting justice.
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The reporting (5)
- Father’s house rammed just before teenager killed in A66 crash The Times · 2d ago
- Who were the seven killed in Middlesbrough A66 wrong-way crash? BBC · 2d ago
- Speeding for online glory: the internet subculture where young men drive dangerously for likes The Guardian · 2d ago
- UK's Burnham says glorifying dangerous driving on social media is 'reprehensible' Reuters · 2d ago
- Masked youths fly balloons for joyrider killed in wrong-way crash The Telegraph · 2d ago
Quick answers
What happened in the A66 crash?
Seven people died in a wrong-way crash on the A66 in Middlesbrough.
What is the government doing about dangerous driving videos?
The UK government is pressuring TikTok and other platforms to remove videos that glorify dangerous driving.
Who was affected by the crash?
The families and friends of the seven victims are mourning. The broader community is also affected by the government's call to action against dangerous driving videos.
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