US teens, children calling 911 over TikTok shutdown…

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The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the nationwide ban on TikTok has caused widespread panic, with some users even calling 911 in distress over the loss of access to the app. Emergency dispatch centers are overwhelmed by non-critical calls, including one from an incoherent caller professing their love for TikTok, highlighting the deep impact of the shutdown on its user base.

🚨 JUST IN: 911 calls are being placed around the country by individuals panicking over the TikTok ban

I can’t believe I have to say this, BUT DON’T CALL 911 OVER TIKTOK.

Here’s audio of 911 dispatch from Anoka County, MN, requesting a welfare check on a caller, saying he’s… pic.twitter.com/2f21H5HsL5

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) January 19, 2025

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