Tourist Tragedy in Laos: Six Fatalities Linked to Methanol-Laced Drinks at Popular Backpacker Hostel

Vang Vieng, Laos – The sudden deaths of six tourists in Laos have alarmed global travelers and raised urgent concerns about the dangers of consuming counterfeit alcohol laced with methanol. The recent fatalities, linked to methanol-laced drinks, occurred in a popular backpacking locale, prompting international warnings and drawing attention to the risks of homemade spirits. Methanol, often found in industrial products such as paint thinner and antifreeze, is a deadly chemical that can sometimes contaminate …

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Methanol-Laced Bootleg Liquor Claims 54 Lives in Tamil Nadu, Dozens Hospitalized

Kallakurichi, India — At least 54 individuals have died and many more remain hospitalized in the Tamil Nadu region of India after consuming bootleg alcohol contaminated with methanol. The tragic incident began unfolding on Wednesday, with officials now scrambling to counter the widespread impact of this poisonous concoquetion. Local authorities have reported that nearly 200 people required medical attention since the incident, with continuing efforts to treat the affected individuals across several hospitals. Victims, including …

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