Summary
A woman named Fiona Ferris, who tried to help a pedestrian fatally injured in a crash, was filmed without her consent while giving CPR. She is advocating for laws to make it illegal to take photos or videos of crash scenes, as this can add to the trauma for victims' families. Similar laws already exist in some countries.
Key Facts
- Fiona Ferris provided CPR to Dominic McGrath, who was hit by a bus in Newry, County Down.
- The incident was filmed, and the video was shared with McGrath's family shortly after they were informed of his death.
- Ms. Ferris experiences distress from the video being circulated and questions whether she administered CPR correctly.
- She is calling for laws to make it illegal to record or photograph crash sites.
- In other countries, including Germany, it is already illegal to film at crash sites if it captures victims or disrupts emergency services.
- Tricia O'Neill of the charity Road Ahead highlights that sharing such images is traumatic for the families.
- Campaigners for "Caoimhe's Law" want to establish legal protections against sharing these images, focusing on dignity and the right to a peaceful grieving process.
