13-year-old girl in Australia dies after trying viral social media trend called ‘chroming’

Esra Haynes had participated in a trend called ‘chroming’ which involves inhaling substances to experience a quick high. — Photos: IMOGEN_HAYNES_/Instagram/ST

The family of a 13-year-old girl in Melbourne who died after attempting a social media trend are calling for more action to prevent similar deaths.

Esra Haynes had participated in a trend called “chroming”. It involves inhaling substances such as metallic paints, solvents, petrol and chemicals from aerosol cans to experience a quick high.