Australian teens among six tourists dead as countries warn of suspected methanol poisonings in Laos
An Australian teenager has become the sixth foreign tourist to die in a suspected mass methanol poisoning in Laos, as a growing list of countries warned of the potentially fatal consequences of drinking tainted alcohol in the Southeast Asian country.
What is methanol poisoning? Six dead after suspected mass poisoning in Laos
The tourists became severely ill after reportedly drinking tainted alcohol in the backpacking hotspot of Vang Vieng
Laos government 'profoundly saddened' by suspected methanol poisoning
The families of Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles have arrived in Thailand to bring their bodies back home as tributes pour in.
Vang Vieng: What to know about the Laos backpacker town at center of suspected methanol poisonings
The deaths of six foreign tourists linked to a suspected mass methanol poisoning has thrown a spotlight on a small town in Southeast Asia that has worked hard in recent years to shed its reputation for excess.
Laos government says it is 'profoundly saddened' by death of tourists to methanol poisoning
The government of Laos breaks its silence over the deaths of six tourists from methanol poisoning, saying it is "profoundly saddened".
Laos Government Mourns Loss: Six Foreign Tourists Die in Suspected Methanol Poisoning
The Laos government expressed profound sorrow on Saturday following the tragic deaths of six foreign tourists in Vang Vieng, a popular backpacker destination. The fatalities, suspected to be caused by
CNA Explains: What is methanol poisoning and how can you avoid it while travelling?
Methanol poisoning can also cause a person to go into a coma. If the methanol is consumed alongside ethanol, it might take days before the symptoms set in, according to Doctors Without Borders. These symptoms typically last a few days for the majority of the patients if they survive.
What Is Methanol Poisoning?
Alcohol tainted with methanol is suspected to be the cause of death of four foreign tourists at the popular backpacker destination of Vang Vieng in Laos.
Death toll in Laos methanol poisoning incident climbs to six following death of Melbourne teenager Holly Bowles
A football team in Melbourne's south was holding a vigil for two of its players who were poisoned overseas, when news of Ms Bowles death arrived.
What to Know About the Methanol Poisonings in Laos
At least six tourists who traveled to Laos have died in recent days, prompting international alarm about the dangers of consuming alcoholic drinks that contain methanol.
Laos government breaks silence on the deaths of six tourists from methanol poisoning
Laos government has broken its silence, following the deaths of at least 6 tourists, including two Australians.
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