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Deaths of backpackers poisoned by methanol-tainted alcohol in Laos highlights 'forgotten crisis'

The deaths of six backpackers, including two Australian teenagers, have highlighted the dangers of contaminated alcohol in South-East Asia. But it's a danger locals live with daily.

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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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Eight hostel staff detained in Laos over suspected methanol poisoning deaths

Staff from a backpacker hostel have been detained after six tourists died from suspected methanol poisoning after a night out.View on euronews

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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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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 ...

American tourist among 4 dead in Laos alcohol poisoning incident

Landlocked Laos is one of Southeast Asia's poorest nations and a popular tourist destination. Vang Vieng is particularly ...

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