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| Date | November 2024 |
|---|---|
| Location | Nana Backpacker Hostel, Vang Vieng, Laos |
| Cause | methanol poisoning (assumed) |
| Deaths | 6 |
| Non-fatal injuries | at least 8 |
In November 2024, six people died from suspected methanol poisoning at a bar in Vang Vieng, Laos, as a result of consuming contaminated alcohol at the Nana Backpacker Hostel. At least eight others were hospitalised, including some seriously ill.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][excessive citations]
Authorities linked the poisoning to the illicit production of alcohol containing methanol, a toxic substance. Following the event, the implicated hostel deactivated its online presence and ceased accepting bookings. Methanol poisoning incidents in Southeast Asia have raised concerns about safety regulations and enforcement in tourist hubs.[8]
The owner of Nana Hostel, Duong Van Huan, stated that he never added methanol to the drinks at the bar, and that the local police checked alcohol at the hostel and its suppliers.[9]
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