A teenager who broke her neck while attempting an online challenge is now warning other young people of the dangers of social media trends. Viral crazes are becoming increasingly popular among youngsters, with experts stating that children as young as six are exposed to potentially harmful videos.
Sarah Platt, then aged 16, tried out the "skull breaker" challenge after being egged on by friends at a hockey tournament. The trend involves two people kicking the another person's legs out from under them so that they land on their head, according to Manchester Evening News.
While performing the stunt, Sarah landed on her neck and was left with no feeling in her right leg. Paramedics were called and the schoolgirl was placed on a spinal board before being rushed to hospital.
