Five teens died in a horrific wrong-way motorway crash in County Kildare, sparking outrage and urgent questions about TikTok’s role in promoting dangerous driving content. The Irish media committee demanded TikTok appear before them—but the platform declined, citing an ongoing police probe and claiming it’s unfair they’re the only company summoned. The committee chair called this “deeply disappointing” and “unacceptable,” insisting the investigation shouldn’t be an excuse to avoid accountability. Meanwhile, Ireland’s media regulator is probing how TikTok handles reckless driving videos, while lawmakers push for harsher penalties—including treating wrong-way driving like attempted murder. The incident underscores mounting pressure on social media giants to take responsibility for public safety.
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