64 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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2 hours ago The holidaymakers dying from killer cocktails: How at least 10 travellers have died over 13 years after consuming toxic alcohol while on trips

Holidaymakers on once-in-a-lifetime trips to southeast Asia risk being killed or left permanently disabled after inadvertently drinking liquor containing the deadly chemical methanol.

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8 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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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 Urgent health warning to Brits visiting popular gap year hotspot after Kent woman dies from downing contaminated vodka shots

Simone White, 28, is the fifth tourist to have passed away after falling dangerously ill last week after drinking shots allegedly laced with methanol while on holiday in Laos.

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25 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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