Britain tells TikTok and other platforms to remove videos glorifying dangerous driving after deaths
Summary
Britain’s government asked TikTok and other social media platforms to remove videos that show and praise dangerous driving after a fatal crash killed two police officers and five young men. The crash happened when a car was driven the wrong way on a road in northeastern England. Officials want social media to stop hosting content that encourages risky driving.Key Facts
- Two police officers, Matthew Blades and Tom Clough, died in a crash with a Volkswagen going the wrong way on a road in northeastern England.
- Five people in the Volkswagen, aged 17 to 23, also died at the scene.
- The government told TikTok and similar platforms to remove videos that celebrate dangerous driving.
- British Defense Minister Luke Pollard said social media companies should police themselves better.
- The car involved had a cloned number plate to avoid detection.
- Police arrested 12 people on suspicion of criminal activity, including possession of a firearm, linked to the crash.
- Similar incidents in Ireland involved teenagers dying in a wrong-way driving crash, leading to calls for TikTok to discuss illegal content; TikTok declined the invitation.
- The UK media regulator has government support to take strong action against platforms that do not meet legal responsibilities.
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