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The recent deaths of four tourists and a Briton in Laos are believed to be linked to methanol poisoning. Simone White, the Briton, passed away alongside Australian teenager Bianca Jones, two Danish women aged 19 and 20, as well as an American man in the tourist town of Vang Vieng. The deaths are thought to be connected to methanol poisoning, resulting from drinks laced with the deadly substance, which is often found in bootleg alcohol.
The Foreign Office has confirmed that it is supporting Simone White’s family and has also contacted local authorities in relation to the suspected poisoning. As regards the other four deaths, the US State Department confirmed the death of the American man in Vang Vieng.
This alarming situation comes as tourism in southeast Asia is gradually starting to recover from the pandemic. As a result, local health services have been put under pressure and in many places may not have adequate equipment or expertise to deal with mass poisoning incidents.
It is a real tragedy for the families of these young people who have travelled so far to see the world and whose lives have been ended so abruptly. Methanol poisoning is unfortunately not uncommon in Asia, where often the cheapest option for an alcoholic beverage is to buy homemade alcohol which can sometimes be contaminated with methanol. Governments must address this issue to protect both locals and tourists from this deadly substance
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