Hostel duo held over suspected 'poisonings'
The Herald|November 23, 2024
POLICE in Laos have detained the manager and owner of a hostel in connection with the death of six people from suspected methanol poisoning, including a British lawyer.
Hostel duo held over suspected 'poisonings'

Simone White, 28, from Orpington, Kent, was among a number of people taken to hospital following the incident in the popular backpacking town of Vang Vieng last week.

The Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) confirmed her death on Thursday.

An officer at Vang Vieng's Tourism Police office said no charges have been filed but a "number of people" have been detained in connection with the case.

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