https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-latest-dangerous-social-media-trend-that-gamifies-deadly-drivingContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-latest-dangerous-social-media-trend-that-gamifies-deadly-drivinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/the-latest-dangerous-social-media-trend-that-gamifies-deadly-driving#u48588Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:06:54 +0000Twelve people were arrested following a fatal wrong-way crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough that killed seven, including two police officers. The incident has been linked to a social media trend that 'gamifies' deadly driving. Authorities have condemned the trend, with UK's Burnham calling it 'reprehensible'. The investigation is ongoing, with multiple arrests made and more expected.Why it mattersThe A66 crash has sparked widespread concern over a social media trend that encourages dangerous driving for online glory. The trend has been linked to several high-profile in