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Influencers face backlash for blocking ambulance in West Hollywood
Two social media influencers have faced intense public criticism after being filmed blocking an ambulance to conduct a photo shoot in West Hollywood, Los Angeles.
Footage shared on Reddit shows one individual posing on a gurney inside the stationary ambulance while a woman took photographs. The activity occurred as paramedics were attempting to load a patient experiencing a medical emergency.
A bystander intervened by approaching the pair and moving them away from the vehicle to allow medical personnel to complete their work. While the influencers reportedly reacted with anger toward the pedestrian, they eventually moved to the sidewalk. Online commenters have condemned the behavior as irresponsible and disrespectful.