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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.

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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.

American Tourist Killed in Laos Hostel Poisoning Is Identified

Authorities have named the American tourist who was one of five people to die of suspected methanol poisoning at a hostel in Laos. The victim is 57-year-old James Louis Hutson, the BBC reported, citing Laotian authorities.

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Methanol poisoning: how Laos horror happened

Southeast Asia has the "highest rates of methanol poisoning globally", said Al Jazeera, and this is often blamed on "economic ...

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American who died in mass alcohol poisoning incident in Laos named

James Louis Hutson, 57, of the US, and Anne-Sofie Orkild Coyman, 20 and Freja Vennervald Sorensen, 21, both Danish, were ...

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Doctors reveal surprising treatment for methanol poisoning — in wake of 6 tourists’ deaths in Laos

Doctors have revealed a common treatment to slow the effects of methanol poisoning. It comes after six people died following ...

Suspected Mass Methanol Poisoning In Laos: Here’s What To Know

T he death of six tourists visiting Laos is suspected to be the result of mass methanol poisoning, after all are believed to ...

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