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CBS News on MSN · 1d

Hostel staff detained after 6 tourists' deaths linked to suspected alcohol poisoning in Laos

Police in Laos have detained the manager and seven staff members of a backpacker hostel in Vang Vieng following the deaths of six tourists from suspected methanol poisoning, state media reported Tuesday. Two Danish citizens, an American, a Briton and two Australians died following what media said was a night out in the town on November 12.

TheTravel on MSN · 1d

Six Tourists Now Confirmed Dead as a Result of Laos Alcohol Poisoning: Backpackers Avoid Drinks in Lieu of Tragedies

Laos is a favorite tourist destination for many backpackers and young, carefree adults. However, in recent weeks, the Southeast Asian country, particularly the party village of Vang Vieng, is now under the watchful eye of authorities after six young tourists have been confirmed dead after drinking alcohol concoctions tainted with methanol.

Boise State Public Radio · 3d

Alcohol poisoning deaths in Laos renew concerns about methanol. Here's what to know

The U.S., Australia and U.K. have issued warnings for travelers in Vang Vieng after several tourists died in a suspected methanol poisoning outbreak.

2don MSN

Father of Australian teen who died in Laos urges government ‘to protect others’ from tainted alcohol

The father of an Australian teenager who died from suspected methanol poisoning while on a backpacking holiday has issued a ...

5don MSN

Second Australian teen dies in tainted alcohol case in Laos that has killed 6 tourists

A second Australian teenager who fell critically ill after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos has died, according to a family ...

3d

Laos vows justice after tainted alcohol kills tourists

The Lao government is "profoundly saddened" by the deaths of foreign tourists from drinking alcohol contaminated with ...

Daily Star on MSN3d

Laos alcohol poisonings left tragic young women 'vomiting blood' in their final hours

Anne-Sofie Orkild Coyman, 20, and Freja Vennervald Sorensen, 21, were among six young people who died after drinking poisoned ...

6don MSN

Teen and woman who drank tainted alcohol in Laos have died, bringing toll to 5

Details on the alcohol poisoning began trickling out about a week after the two Australian women fell ill on Nov. 13 ...

5don MSN

Laos methanol poisonings latest: Parents of killed British tourist pay tribute to ‘beautiful daughter’

Parents of killed British tourist pay tribute to ‘beautiful daughter’ - Holly Bowles was taken to a Thai hospital after ...

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