Simone White, 28, was one of six tourists to die after a suspected methanol poisoning at Vang Vieng hostel
Photograph: Squire Patton Boggs/PAPhotograph: Squire Patton Boggs/PASimone White, 28, was one of six tourists to die in a suspected methanol poisoning at Vang Vieng hostelThe mother of a British lawyer who died after being served a drink that was allegedly spiked with methanol has said if it can happen to her daughter it can happen to anyone.
White told the paper that she knew her daughter was going to die as soon as she got the phone call about her condition. White’s father, Neil, 58, told the paper: “I hope that the police investigation brings those responsible to justice, both for Simone and all the other victims. We hope this raises awareness to all future travellers about the dangers of consuming local alcohol.”, two Danish women in their early 20s and an American.
Laos is one of south-east Asia’s poorest nations and a popular tourist destination. Vang Vieng is particularly popular among backpackers seeking nightlife and adventure sports.
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