Stop filming crashes for social media 'likes' – police warning

A Yorkshire police officer has warned emergency workers face “increasing difficulty” at incidents because members of the public are stopping to take pictures to post on social media.

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PC Jane Carpenter, from neighbouring North Yorkshire Police, has warned people to stop and think about taking photos for 'likes' before any help has arrived.

She warned that the force works with its media teams to get the correct information out to the public during “challenging and extremely difficult” circumstances.