"Coroner Urges Tech Giants to Tackle Sale of Lethal Substances After Woman's Internet-Fueled Suicide"

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A coroner has urged Amazon to take action against the sale of suicide drugs following the death of Chloe Macdermott, who took her life after ordering a toxic substance from Amazon US. The inquest revealed that Macdermott had joined an online forum that encouraged suicide and made a pact to commit suicide with other members. The coroner wrote to Amazon, Google, and UK government officials, expressing concern over the ease of access to such substances and forums, and the lack of effective border and customs controls. The coroner's report calls for preventative measures to avoid future deaths. Amazon and Google have been approached for comment.
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