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8 arrested in Laos

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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.

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.

The Hill on MSN · 1d

8 arrested in Laos after 6 tourists died from suspected methanol poisoning

Officials arrested eight hostel workers in Laos on Monday for allegedly poisoning travelers with methanol, according to reports from the Australian Broadcasting Corp. Tourists reported illnesses after consuming alcohol in the town of Vang Vieng,

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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 ...

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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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Eight detained in Laos over mass poisoning as families demand answers

Eight employees of a backpacker hostel in Laos have been detained for questioning after six foreign tourists died from ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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