Tourist Alert: Deadly Drink Risk in Laos After Multiple Fatalities Linked to Methanol Poisoning in Popular Backpacking Destination
Vang Vieng, Laos – In the wake of several deaths linked to suspected methanol poisoning, travelers to popular destinations are being warned to exercise caution when consuming alcoholic beverages. The incidents, which took place in the well-known tourist town of Vang Vieng, resulted in the deaths of six individuals, including British lawyer Simone White, 28, and Australian teenagers Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones, both 19. Local police have reported the arrest of several persons in …