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– I feel that what is a profound tragedy for the bereaved, turns into entertainment, says Raija Anneli Wilhelmsen from Alta.
A woman in her forties and a minor girl were killed in the car accident in Kvenvik, outside Alta, on Tuesday night. Another underage girl, who was also in the woman’s car, is seriously injured at UNN in Tromsø.
Two men in their twenties, who were involved in the accident, are hospitalized with moderate injuries.
The crash site in Kvenvik in Alta, the day after the two-car collision accident that killed two people.
Photo: Kristian Sønvisen Bye / NRK
I have a video on my mobile
That same night, Wilhelmsen received a video of the crash site sent by courier. The video shows the damaged cars, as well as the rescue teams in turn.
Wilhelmsen, who has no knowledge of those involved in the accident, reacts strongly to the fact that such a video was sent to him. Because you don’t think I’m the only one who has received this.
– No, this was probably sent to multiple people. It almost seems as if people have cared to be the first to spread sensational news after tragic accidents, he says.
Wilhelmsen asks people to think before picking up the phone in such situations, and worse yet, send it.
– If the same people would have liked to see photos of a damaged car that belonged to someone in their family, perhaps even before they were notified of the accident, ask.
The fact that the videos that are taken and posted are online forever is another moment that she believes she must leave behind to live.
– They are losing control of history. If they want to share something from such a tragic event, let them do it themselves, he says.
– Extra tension for survivors
Øyvind Lorentzen, director of geographic operations in the Finnmark police district, thinks it’s disheartening that people don’t realize that accident filming belongs nowhere.
– It is sad that the police once again have to ask people not to share videos and photos from accident sites. It’s important to remember that there is an additional burden on family members and others involved, Lorentzen says.
Øyvind Lorentzen from Finnmark Police thinks it’s sad to have to ask people not to film in accidents.
Photograph: Stian Strøm / NRK
It has a clear message for the people.
– The recommendation is that people do not take photos and videos, and do not share them. Those who may be sitting in the photos should remove it as soon as possible. They should not distribute it or share it with anyone, he says.
He says filming from crash sites is not necessarily affected by the penal code, but he still believes it is about morality.
– Prioritize Facebook in case of fire
Alta Township Fire Chief Frank Olav Pettersen tells NRK that smartphones have become a challenge in serious accidents.
– This has gone way beyond all control, says Pettersen.
He says that in the industry the new phenomenon is often talked about, and people take their mobile phones and movies to the scene of the accident.
– There are cases where people have filmed a fire and posted it on Facebook, before calling the emergency number and reporting that it is on fire, the fire marshal says.
He believes that people who come to accident sites should think about whether they can help.
– To stop the traffic and contribute with other aid, we appreciate it. But the number of people who can help at the scene of an accident is also limited. When there are enough people, everyone else should keep their distance, Pettersen says.
He thinks there is a lot of thoughtlessness out there, but still urges people not to follow the feeling in such situations.
– Put down your mobile phone. We have the means to take care of the dissemination of news. We are talking about people’s tragedies and filming at that time is simply reprehensible, Pettersen believes.
