A 12-year-old UK boy died from inhaling butane in a TikTok challenge, sparking calls for better online safety and product warnings.

A 12-year-old boy in the UK, Oliver Gorman, died after inhaling butane from aerosol cans in a TikTok-driven trend called "chroming," according to a coroner’s inquest. The death was ruled a misadventure with no intent to die, but the assistant coroner highlighted the role of social media in spreading dangerous challenges and called for stronger product warnings and age restrictions. Oliver’s mother, Clare Gillespie, said her son struggled with bullying and emotional distress, and she urged parents to remove aerosol products from homes. The case has intensified concerns about online safety and the need for platform accountability.