Britain tells TikTok and other platforms to remove videos glorifying dangerous driving after deaths
The UK government has told TikTok and other social media platforms to remove videos that glorify dangerous driving after a series of fatal crashes, including one that killed two police officers and five others. The trend of 'gamifying' deadly driving has sparked concern, with authorities describing it as 'reprehensible'. Twelve people have been arrested in connection with the A66 crash.
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- ✓ Two police officers were among seven people killed in a wrong-way crash near Middlesbrough.
- ✓ Twelve people have been arrested over the A66 crash.
- ✓ The UK government has told TikTok and other platforms to remove videos glorifying dangerous driving.
What changed
The UK government has explicitly told TikTok and other platforms to remove glorifying videos of dangerous driving.
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Britain tells TikTok to remove videos glorifying dangerous driving
The UK government has told TikTok and other social media platforms to remove videos that glorify dangerous driving after a series of fatal crashes, including one that killed two police officers and five others. The trend of 'gamifying' deadly driving has sparked concern, with authorities describing it as 'reprehensible'. Twelve people have been arrested in connection with the A66 crash.
Why it matters
The UK is grappling with a growing trend of young drivers sharing videos of themselves engaging in reckless driving stunts on social media platforms, which has led to concerns about road safety. The issue gained attention after a fatal wrong-way crash near Middlesbrough that killed seven people, including two police officers. The incident has prompted a strong response from authorities.
What is confirmed
- Two police officers were among seven people killed in a wrong-way crash near Middlesbrough.
- Twelve people have been arrested over the A66 crash.
- The UK government has told TikTok and other platforms to remove videos glorifying dangerous driving.
What to watch next
- Further arrests in connection with the A66 crash
- TikTok's response to the UK government's request
- Potential changes to social media platforms' content moderation policies
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- BBC — Police officers killed in wrong-way crash near Middlesbrough were heroes, say families
- People.com — 2 Police Officers Among 7 Killed in Wrong-Way Crash After Highway Pursuit: ‘Loved Beyond Words’
- The Guardian — Twelve people arrested over A66 crash that killed seven including two police officers
- CNN — The latest dangerous social media trend that ‘gamifies’ deadly driving
- AP News — Britain tells TikTok and other platforms to remove videos glorifying dangerous driving after deaths
- The Telegraph — TikTok promotes high-speed police chase videos as ‘thrilling’
- Reuters — UK's Burnham says glorifying dangerous driving on social media is 'reprehensible'
- The Guardian — Speeding for online glory: the internet subculture where young men drive dangerously for likes
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