Alcohol poisoning deaths in Laos renew concerns about methanol. Here's what to know
The U.S., Australia and U.K. have issued warnings for travelers in Vang Vieng after several tourists died in a suspected methanol poisoning outbreak.
Laos government pledges justice in mass alcohol poisoning case that has killed 6 tourists
The Laotian government on Saturday officially acknowledged the mass poisoning that has killed at least six tourists, pledging it would bring perpetrators to justice
The shots stop flowing in Laos party town amid fears for 12 ‘poisoned’ tourists
They have stopped serving shots in the backpacker bars of Vang Vieng. The night spots of this south-east Asian tourist town would normally be full of young travellers downing traditional Lao whiskey,
American tourist among those killed in mass alcohol poisoning in Laos
An American man was among at least six tourists who were killed in a mass alcohol poisoning case in a popular tourist town in Laos.
6 tourists who died are believed to have drunk tainted alcohol in Laos
The victims were an American, two Danes, two Australians, and a Brit. Australia's prime minister called the ordeal "every parent's very worst fear."
Second Australian teen dies in tainted alcohol case in Laos that has killed 6 tourists
Holly Bowles, 19, had been in critical condition on life support following the poisoning in Laos more than a week ago.
Deaths of 4 tourists, including an American, linked to drinking tainted alcohol in Laos
A U.S. citizen has died in a tourist town in the Southeast Asian nation of Laos following reports that multiple travelers suffered suspected cases of alcohol poisoning in the same town after possibly consuming tainted drinks. A State Department spokesperson confirmed to CBS News that the death occurred in Vang Vieng.
Hostel Owner Arrested, 6 Tourists Dead in Laos Tainted Alcohol Tragedy
A hostel owner and manager have been arrested by police, and six tourists have now died in a tainted alcohol tragedy in Laos.
6 tourists in Laos have died after drinking tainted alcohol
Tourists from the U.S., Australia, Denmark and the U.K. have died. A tourism police officer said a "number of people" had been detained in the case but that no charges have yet been filed.
Teen and woman who drank tainted alcohol in Laos have died, bringing toll to 5
Details on the alcohol poisoning began trickling out about a week after the two Australian women fell ill on Nov. 13 following a night out drinking with a group in the remote town.
American, Australian Among 4 Dead in Laos Alcohol Tragedy
The U.S. State Department confirmed the death of an American tourist in Vang Vieng, Laos, following the consumption of tainted alcohol. While declining to provide further details out of respect for the family, the department stated that local authorities are investigating the incident and that consular assistance is being offered.
Australian teens among six tourists dead as countries warn of suspected methanol poisonings in Laos
An Australian teenager has become the sixth foreign tourist to die in a suspected mass methanol poisoning in Laos, as a ...
British lawyer dead in suspected Laos poisoning a ‘kind and loving daughter’, say devastated parents
A British lawyer who died in a suspected mass drink-spiking case in Laos was “one of a kind”, her family have said.
Former Newcastle University student poisoning death investigation launched by Laos government
Simone White, 28, was one of a number of people taken to hospital after the incident in the popular backpacking town of Vang ...