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US teen crashes car while driving blindfolded as part of 'Bird Box' challenge

A Netflix film has led to a viral challenge in which people attempt complete tasks while blindfolded.

POLICE IN THE US have said a Utah teenager crashed into another car after driving blindfolded as she attempted to complete the so-called “Bird Box Challenge”.

Layton Police lieutenant Travis Lyman said that the 17-year-old drifted into oncoming traffic and hit another car after she pulled a hat over her eyes.

He reported that the teenager was attempting to emulate scenes from Bird Box, a Sandra Bullock movie on Netflix where characters must be constantly blindfolded to avoid visions that urge them to die.

Videos of people trying to do things while blindfolded have attracted widespread attention online, and Netflix tweeted a warning about the challenge last week.

No one was hurt in the crash, which happened on Monday.

Lyman added that the incident should serve as a warning to others not to drive while blindfolded.

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    Nov 26th 2022, 3:59 PM

    Unusual for China. I read recently where public anger had been fuelled by the site of maskless crowds at the world cup.

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    Nov 26th 2022, 10:06 PM

    @Aonghus O Flaherty: well Ireland persisted with the lockdowns far longer than other European countries so we are the China of Europe!

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    Nov 27th 2022, 2:35 AM

    @Sean: can’t quite seem to remember our government chaining our front doors shut though

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    Nov 27th 2022, 10:23 AM

    Lockdown. Great word. 0 Covid not possible.

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