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Methanol laced alcohol thought to have killed tourists in Laos

Methanol laced alcohol thought to have killed tourists in Laos

Update: 2024-11-22
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Methanol laced alcohol is thought to have killed five young tourists travelling in Loas in South East Asia. Among the dead are a british lawyer, as Australian teenager from Melbourne and two danish woman. It's believed they all consummed drinks laced with methanol, a potentially deadly substance that is found in bootleg alcohol. A New Zealander is among those who have fallen ill in the popular backpacking town of Vang Vieng. Two Australian backpackers who feel ill were reportedly given free shots of vodka at the backpackers hospital in the town. Tommy Walker is a journalist with extensive experience covering Southeast Asia, he spoke to Lisa Owen from Bangkok.
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Methanol laced alcohol thought to have killed tourists in Laos

Methanol laced alcohol thought to have killed tourists in Laos