10 minutes ago What is methanol poisoning? Six dead after suspected mass poisoning in Laos

The tourists became severely ill after reportedly drinking tainted alcohol in the backpacking hotspot of Vang Vieng

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2 hours ago British lawyer among six to die in suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

As well as Simone White, two Danes, an American and two Australians have died after incident in town popular with backpackersA British lawyer is among six people to have died in a suspected mass methanol poisoning in Laos.The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) said it was “supporting the family of a British woman who has died in Laos, and we are in contact with the local authorities”. Continue reading...

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3 hours ago Police 'detain hostel owner' at centre of 'methanol poisonings' in Laos after five backpackers including British lawyer, 28, die from 'drinking toxic shots'

The hostel owner at the centre of alleged methanol poisonings in Laos which has led to the death of six people has reportedly been detained by police.

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3 hours ago Hostel owner arrested over deaths of five tourists including Brit in poisoning

British lawyer Simone White, 28, died on Thursday after drinking shots laced with methanol and became the fifth victim in backpacker town in Laos.

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4 hours ago Laos methanol poisoning: Hostel owner held by cops over deaths of 5 tourists including Brit

British lawyer Simone White, 28, from Orpington, Kent, died on Thursday after drinking shots laced with methanol and became the fifth victim in backpacker town in Laos

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16 hours ago British lawyer, 28, dies after being served drinks laced with toxic substance

Simone White is among five people who are reported to have died

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18 hours ago British lawyer is fifth person to die in suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

Two Danes, an American and an Australian have died after incident in town popular with backpackersA British lawyer has been named as the fifth person to die in a suspected mass methanol poisoning in Laos.The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) have said they are supporting the family of British lawyer Simone White, 28, from Orpington in Kent who has died in the incident. Continue reading...

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20 hours ago British lawyer, 28, dies after Laos methanol poisoning: Backpacker becomes fifth holidaymaker to die after drinking 'methanol

Simone White, 28, from Orpington in Kent, had been gravely ill in hospital before her death was announced by officials today.

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20 hours ago Laos: British lawyer, 28, dies in suspected mass poisoning as death toll hits 5

Several people, including Brit lawyer Simone White have died after 14 people were rushed to hospital in Vang Vieng, Laos, with suspected methanol poisoning

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