Laos, Methanol toxicity

Bodies of Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles return home after methanol poisoning deaths as families welcome arrests in Laos
The bodies of Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles, two best friends who died of methanol poisoning in South-East Asia, have returned home to Australia.
Doctors reveal surprising treatment for methanol poisoning — in wake of 6 tourists’ deaths in Laos
Doctors have revealed a common treatment to slow the effects of methanol poisoning. It comes after six people died following a mass methanol poisoning in Laos, including Melbourne teenagers Bianca
Second Melbourne teenager Holly Bowles dies in Thai hospital following suspected methanol poisoning in Laos
Holly Bowles, 19, has died in a Thailand hospital from methanol poisoning linked to Laos, which also claimed the life of her friend, Bianca Jones.
‘We miss our girls’: Families of suspected methanol poisoning victims return home
The grieving families of two backpackers who died after a suspected mass methanol poisoning have returned to Australia after living every parents’ nightmare over the past fortnight.The families of Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles travelled from Bangkok to Melbourne on Tuesday night,
Melbourne Teenager Dies From Suspected Methanol Poisoning, Best Friend In Critical Condition
Methanol is a pure form of alcohol, typically found in industrial-strength products like paint stripper or petrol. It does not have a distinct smell or colour, and it’s toxic to humans.
‘Miss our daughters’: Parents speak as eight arrested in Laos suspected methanol poisoning
The parents of Melbourne teenagers who died after suspected mass poisoning have expressed their gratitude after it was revealed staff from a backpacker hostel had been arrested.
Death toll in Laos methanol poisoning incident climbs to six following death of Melbourne teenager Holly Bowles
A football team in Melbourne's south was holding a vigil for two of its players who were poisoned overseas, when news of Ms Bowles death arrived.
Laos Hostel Owner Detained As 2nd Melbourne Teen Dies From Suspected Methanol Poisoning
Holly Bowles, 19, passed away in a Bangkok hospital after being on life support, bringing the confirmed death toll to six.
Eight hostel staff arrested in Laos after tourists die in suspected methanol poisoning
Six people have died, including Simone White from Kent, after falling ill in the town of Vang Vieng, a town popular with backpackers.
Melbourne teen dies after suspected methanol poisoning in Laos: What is it?
A Melbourne teenager, Bianca Jones, tragically passed away from methanol poisoning after consuming a tainted drink in Laos. This incident follows prev
Second Australian teen dies in tainted alcohol case in Laos that has killed 6 tourists
A second Australian teenager who fell critically ill after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos has died, according to a family statement sent to Australian media
Sunrise host Nat Barr emotional as families of methanol poisoning victims Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles return to Melbourne
Sunrise host Nat Barr struggled to hold back the tears on Wednesday, as she watched the brave fathers of Bianca Jones and ...
Second Melbourne teen dies from suspected methanol poisoning
Melbourne teenager Holly Bowles has died in a Thai hospital nine days after consuming a suspected methanol-tainted drink in ...
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirms Australian authorities assisting Laos investigation into methanol poisoning
The Australian Government is working closely with authorities in Laos to ensure the bodies of two Aussie teens can be ...