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11-Year-Old Dies After 'Chroming' Challenge on TikTok

The tragic incident has sparked a call for stricter social media regulations to protect children.

  • An 11-year-old boy, Tommie-Lee Gracie Billington, died after inhaling toxic chemicals in a social media challenge known as 'chroming'.
  • The incident occurred in Lancaster, United Kingdom, and has led to a global concern over the safety of social media challenges.
  • Tommie-Lee's family is urging for social media platforms to implement stricter measures to prevent similar tragedies.
  • The practice of 'chroming' involves inhaling fumes from household products, which can cause serious health issues including cardiac arrest.
  • Social media platforms are facing criticism for not doing enough to protect users from dangerous trends.
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