The offering saw aggregate demand of over Dh135 billion
markets8 hours ago
A car crash that left four teenagers dead may have been linked to a TikTok challenge, a police commissioner said.
A total of six teenagers were in a speeding Kia that crashed about 6.30am Monday, Buffalo police said. The car had been reported stolen Sunday night.
All five of the passengers were ejected from the vehicle, police said. Four of them, ranging in age from 14 to 17, were killed. The fifth passenger was hospitalised in intensive care, and the 16-year-old driver was treated at a hospital and released.
The driver was ticketed for criminal possession of stolen property and unauthorised use of a motor vehicle. The Erie County district attorney's office is investigating the crash and expects to file additional charges, spokesperson Kait Munro said. It wasn't clear if the driver had an attorney who could speak for him.
Buffalo Police Commissioner Joseph Gramaglia told reporters Monday that the teens may have been participating in a TikTok challenge that encourages people to break into Kia cars using cellphone chargers.
The so-called Kia challenge, first posted over the summer, shows how to hot-wire Kia and Hyundai cars with a USB cord and a screwdriver. Many police departments around the country have reported increases in Kia and Hyundai thefts since the video was posted.
A class-action lawsuit filed in September in Orange County, California, alleges that Kias built between 2011 and 2021 as well as Hyundais built from 2015 to 2021 lack anti-theft parts called engine immobilizers, making the cars easier to steal than other models. The lawsuit seeks monetary damages from the automakers and a nationwide recall.
Representatives for Kia and Hyundai did not respond to emails seeking comment.
ALSO READ:
The offering saw aggregate demand of over Dh135 billion
markets8 hours ago
The elections have had a profound impact on global financial markets, driving up the US dollar and leading to a sharp decline in several Asian currencies
markets8 hours ago
The poll also revealed which industry can expect the highest pay hikes
business8 hours ago
Construction of Eden Hills began in October, with the first phase anticipated for completion by Q4 2027
realty8 hours ago
Business, investment and philanthropy climate platform forges pathways for robust public-private partnerships
business8 hours ago
The Chinese moved to six points from five games with Zhang's 91st minute winner against Bahrain
sports8 hours ago
All Seasons Residence in Dubai Sports City to be ready for handover in December 2027
business8 hours ago
Initiative aims to inspire sustainable food choices in Dubai
business8 hours ago