3 hours ago Methanol poisoning holiday hotspots exposed and grim way it attacks your body

Six backpackers staying in the popular tourist town of Vang Vieng in Laos have died after a suspected methanol poisoning, but it's not just countries in south-east Asia where tragic cases have been reported

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4 hours ago Simone White: Parents of London lawyer who died in suspected methanol poisoning in Laos pay tribute

The parents of British lawyer Simone White who died from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos have described her as a “beautiful, kind and loving daughter”.

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4 hours 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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4 hours ago Parents of British lawyer who died after drinking 'methanol' shots in Laos pay tribute to their 'beautiful, kind and loving daughter' who was 'one of a kind'

Simone White, 28, from Orpington, Kent, is among six people who have died in connection with the tragedy in the popular backpacking town of Vang Vieng last week.

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4 hours 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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5 hours ago Brother of British lawyer who died after 'drinking toxic shot' in Laos 'mass poisoning' pays heartbreaking tribute to 'brilliant sister'

Simone White, 28, from Orpington, Kent, is among six people who have died in connection with suspected methanol poisoning.

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7 hours ago Laos tourists speak out over fears of methanol poisoning after six die

Laostourists have spoken of their fears after six people have died from suspected alcohol poisoning in the tourist town of Vang Vieng.

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8 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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9 hours ago Heartbreak of the father living every parent's worst nightmare as his daughter dies in Laos: Teenager, 19, becomes the sixth to die after 'drink laced with methanol'

Holly Bowles, 19, from Melbourne, became the sixth person to die after more than a dozen tourists were left needing hospital treatment.

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