‘They’re thinking about the likes’: deadly TikTok motorway trend horrifies Ireland

A group of teenagers in Ireland was involved in a fatal car crash while filming themselves driving on the wrong side of the motorway for a TikTok video. This incident highlights the dangers of social media influencers prioritizing online content over safety. The trend of recording and sharing reckless behavior on social media platforms is alarming, as it may encourage others to engage in similar activities, posing a risk to themselves and others on the road.

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A fatal crash involving teenagers filming themselves driving on the wrong side of the road has sparked public outrage in Ireland. This incident may lead to increased scrutiny of social media platforms and their role in promoting dangerous behavior, but it is

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