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.
The incident occurred during a sleepover on March 31, according to News.com.au, and Esra had used a deodorant can.
Esra went into cardiac arrest and was on life support for eight days when doctors said "her brain was damaged beyond repair". Her family then decided to turn off the machines.
This story is from the May 25, 2023 edition of The Straits Times.
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