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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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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.

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American who died in mass alcohol poisoning incident in Laos named

American who died in mass alcohol poisoning incident in Laos named - The hostel where the tourists were staying when they ...

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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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Laos government pledges justice in mass alcohol poisoning case that has killed 6 tourists

Two Australian teenagers and a British woman died from suspected methanol poisoning after drinking tainted alcohol in ...

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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 VANG VIENG, Laos -- Two ...

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