Laos government says it is 'profoundly saddened' by death of tourists to methanol poisoning
The government of Laos breaks its silence over the deaths of six tourists from methanol poisoning, saying it is "profoundly saddened".
Lao govt pledges to hold perpetrators accountable for suspected methanol poisoning
An official statement said: “The Government of the Lao PDR is profoundly saddened over the loss of lives of foreign tourists in Vangvieng District, Vientiane Province, and expresses its sincere sympathy and deepest condolences to the families of the deceased.
British woman dies in suspected methanol poisoning in Laos, taking toll to five
A British woman who fell ill after drinking contaminated alcohol in Laos has died, the fifth foreign national now suspected to have died in the incident. British media reported on Thursday that 28-year-old Simone White,
American among 5 tourists dead amid concerns over alcohol tainted with methanol in Laos
An American is among at least five tourists who have died after visiting a town in Laos where concerns have arisen about alcohol tainted with methanol.
Australian teens among six tourists dead as countries warn of suspected methanol poisonings in Laos
Tributes paid to British lawyer killed in suspected mass poisoning
A British woman, one of six tourists to die in a suspected mass poisoning in Laos, has been described as a talented lawyer who had a bright future ahead of her by her employer. Simone White died in hospital after drinking alcohol suspected to have been laced with methanol in the backpacking hotspot Vang Vieng.
5 tourists have died from drinking tainted alcohol in Laos
The victims were an American, two Danes, an Australian, and a Brit. Australia's prime minister called the ordeal "every parent's very worst fear."
Fifth tourist dies as countries warn of suspected methanol poisonings in Laos
A fifth tourist has died in a widening tragedy linked to suspected methanol poisonings in Laos, as a growing list of countries warned of the potentially fatal consequences of drinking tainted alcohol in the Southeast Asian country.
Fifth death confirmed in suspected Laos mass methanol poisoning incident
A fifth person, identified as a British woman, has died in connection with a mass alcohol poisoning incident at a tourist spot in Laos, the British government confirmed Thursday.
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