Gardai have issued a warning about a dangerous social media trend called 'ghosting'.
People are challenged to lie on a road with a sheet placed over them in an attempt to stop oncoming traffic.
Gardai say they attended an incident in the south in recent days where a young person received minor injuries while participating in the challenge.
'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.'
Gardai are urging people not to engage in the trend and are asking parents to educate their children on the dangers of the game.
Gardaí are aware of a social media trend circulating online called ‘ghosting’, where persons to lie on a roadway and attempt to stop oncoming traffic. This activity is extremely irresponsible and poses a serious danger to those taking part and motorists: https://t.co/wtQ28wvmdU pic.twitter.com/5MTNxVhv3v
— Garda Info (@gardainfo) December 14, 2020
