They’ve once again urged people to refrain from sharing the images.
Gardaí are investigating whether people who took videos and photos of the tragic crash on the M50 on Thursday did so while driving.
CCTV footage is also being examined to determine if people were stopping their cars on the motorway to take images and videos of the scene.
It is illegal to use your phone or have it in your hand while driving, and it’s not permitted to stop on the motorway except in an emergency only.
There has been a strong response to horrific images which were shared on social media and messaging apps showing the aftermath of the crash which claimed the life of Jackie Griffin.
In a statement to JOE, the Gardaí said: “We are checking in relation to vehicles that may have stopped on the M50 unnecessarily when Gardaí were dealing with the crash. Please be advised that motorists are permitted to stop on a motorway in an emergency only.
“We will be checking in relation to any motorists who may have been driving their vehicle past the scene and holding a phone and filming, or taking photographs of the scene.
“We are appealing again to the public to refrain from sharing the images that are being circulated on social media in relation to this collision and be conscious that it affects family and friends of the deceased and all persons involved in the collision.”
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