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Laos methanol poisoning: 5 tourists dead from tainted alcohol | Video

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At least five tourists have died from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos, with one 19-year-old Australian tourist in critical condition in hospital in Bangkok. The victims fell ill after consuming tainted drinks in Vang Vieng, a town popular with backpackers. The latest fatality is a British woman. Earlier, four others died including an Australian, two Danes and an American.

At least five tourists have died from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos, with one 19-year-old Australian tourist in critical condition in hospital in Bangkok. The victims fell ill after consuming tainted drinks in Vang Vieng, a town popular with backpackers. The latest fatality is a British woman. Earlier, four others died including an Australian, two Danes and an American.

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