Fourth Tourist Dies in Laos Alcohol Poisoning Tragedy

An Australian teenager, Bianca Jones, has become the fourth tourist to die from suspected methanol poisoning in Vang Vieng, Laos. The deaths, which also include two Danish women and an American man, are under investigation, with reports suggesting the victims consumed drinks laced with methanol, a toxic substance often found in illicit alcohol. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed condolences, and authorities from Australia, the UK, and the US have issued warnings about the risks of methanol poisoning in Laos.