Families of Australians killed in Laos call for answers
The other four victims have been named as Simone White, a 28-year-old lawyer from the UK; James Louis Hutson, a 57-year-old American; and Danish citizens Anne-Sofie Orkild Coyman, 20, and Freja Vennervald Sorensen, 21.
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.
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.
Sixth tourist death reported from drinking tainted alcohol in Laos
A second Australian teen is confirmed to have died after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos, bringing the total number of fatalities to six, including one American. NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer reports on a tragic case linked to a popular backpackers' hostel.
More tourists die after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos as several people detained
The death toll has inched up after tourists drank tainted alcohol in the tourist town of Vang Vieng, Laos. Authorities say several people are in custody.
Teens repatriated from Laos as arrests made, third Aussie victim confirmed
"I would continue to urge the Laos government to continue to pursue whomever ... authorities and third parties to ...
A number of people arrested over methanol deaths in Laos
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Australian teen and British woman who drank tainted alcohol in Laos have died, bringing toll to 5
An Australian teenager and a British woman have died after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos in what Australia’s prime ...
Laos vows justice after tainted alcohol kills tourists
The Lao government is "profoundly saddened" by the deaths of foreign tourists from drinking alcohol contaminated with ...
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 ...
Eight hostel staff detained in Laos over suspected methanol poisoning deaths
Staff from a backpacker hostel have been detained after six tourists died from suspected methanol poisoning after a night out ...
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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 ...
New Zealand citizen poisoned by tainted alcohol in Laos returns home
Two Danes, two Australians, a Briton and an American died from methanol poisoning after visiting Vang Vieng, an idyllic town ...
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Tourist Tragedy: Methanol Poisoning in Laos Sparks Outrage and Action
A methanol poisoning incident in Vang Vieng, Laos, has resulted in six tourist deaths, including citizens from Australia, ...
Eight hostel staffers arrested amid investigation into mass poisoning in Laos
Laos police have reportedly arrested eight people in relation to a suspected mass methanol poisoning that killed two ...