Methanol-tainted alcohol kills 6 tourists

Tragedy in Laos: Methanol-tainted alcohol kills 6 tourists
Six tourists from Australia, Denmark, the United States, and the United Kingdom died in Laos due to methanol poisoning. In response to these tragic events, the country's authorities banned the sale and consumption of a specific brand of vodka and whiskey.
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 statement sent to Australian media.
Laos’ tainted alcohol deaths send chill through backpacker paradise
Backpacker hotspot Vang Vieng is in the spotlight following deaths of six tourists from suspected methanol poisoning.
6 tourists who died are believed to have drunk tainted alcohol in Laos
The victims were an American, two Danes, two Australians, and a Brit. Australia's prime minister called the ordeal "every parent's very worst fear."
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.
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 plea to the Laos government to fully investigate his daughter’s death and ensure such incidents don’t happen again.
Alcohol poisoning in Laos leaves 2 tourists hospitalized
Two 19-year-old Australian tourists are being treated in Thailand for suspected severe alcohol poisoning after apparently consuming tainted drinks in neighboring Laos
American, Australian Among 4 Dead in Laos Alcohol Tragedy
The U.S. State Department confirmed the death of an American tourist in Vang Vieng, Laos, following the consumption of tainted alcohol. While declining to provide further details out of respect for the family, the department stated that local authorities are investigating the incident and that consular assistance is being offered.
Australia warns travellers against two Laotian liquors
Australia has warned travellers not to drink some liquors in Laos, following a spate of deaths linked to suspected methanol poisoning. Australians should avoid drinking Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whisky "due to serious safety concerns",
Laos bans ‘Tiger’ vodka and whisky brand after suspected methanol poisoning deaths
Authorities in Laos have reportedly banned the sale and consumption of a vodka and whisky brand after six tourists died from suspected methanol poisoning in Vang Vieng earlier this month. An Australia travel advisory published on Friday said the Southeast Asian country has banned Tiger Vodka and Tiger Whisky.
Australia warns travelers against drinking local ‘Tiger’ spirits in Laos after tourist deaths
Australia has warned travelers against drinking spirits made by a Laos distiller, following the deaths of six foreign tourists from suspected methanol poisoning in the Southeast Asian country. The upd
Deadly alcohol poisoning casts shadow over the Laotian backpacker town
Details have been murky over the number of tourists affected and the possible source of the methanol-laced drinks.
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