Gardai have issued a very stern warning to parents over a very dangerous new social media trend that sees teenagers putting their lives in danger.
Teenagers are said to be challenging each other to lie down in front of traffic with a white sheet over their entire body in an effort to stop oncoming traffic.
Gardai asked parents in particular to warn their children to not participate in the so-called “challenge” and to be aware of what their children are getting up to.
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They released the following:
An Garda SÃochána have been made aware of a social media trend circulating online called ‘ghosting’. This ongoing trend challenges persons to lie on a roadway with a sheet placed over them in an attempt to stop oncoming traffic. This activity is extremely irresponsible and poses a serious danger to those taking part in the ‘ghosting’ and motorists.
Gardaà attended an incident in the southern region in recent days where a youth received a number of minor injuries while participating in this activity. Emergency services escorted the youth to hospital where she is being treated for injuries sustained to her back, torso and ankle. She was admitted to hospital for a number of days.
An Garda SÃochána are urging people not to engage in this social media trend. Gardaà are particularly appealing to parents to educate their children on the dangers of participating in such activity and to highlight the importance of being seen while using Irish roads.
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