51 minutes ago How horror in Laos unfolded and terrifying warning days before Brit died from methanol poisoning

It is believed the tourists had all taken shots laced with methanol, which is sometimes used by disreputable bars as a cheaper alternative to ethanol (alcohol).

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83 minutes ago Laos methanol poisoning: Brit lawyer who died after drinking 'poisoned shots' had 'spark for life'

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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4 hours ago Brit backpackers issued Laos travel advice update after mass 'vodka' poisoning kills six

There is now a warning in place specifically advising Brits to be vigilant when buying drinks in the country, following the sixth victim of the methanol poisonings has died

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7 hours ago Sixth tourist dies in Laos after 'toxic vodka shots' as hostel owner arrested

The family of 19-year-old Australian teenager Holly Bowles confirmed she had died in hospital in Bangkok on Friday, surrounded by her loved ones.

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7 hours ago Teen becomes sixth person to die in Laos mass 'vodka' poisoning that killed Brit

The family of Holly Bowles, 19, from Australia, confirmed she had died in hospital in Bangkok on Friday after being poisoned. She was surrounded by her loved ones

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9 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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24 hours ago Brit tourists in hospital and four dead after 'drink poisoning' in popular backpacker spot

Those poisoned in the incident are believed to have been served drinks tainted with methanol, which is sometimes used by disreputable bars as a cheaper - and potentially lethal - alternative to ethanol

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