Bangkok, Nov 26, 2024 (AFP) - Laos hostel staff detained after backpackers' deaths

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2024-11-26

Police in Laos have detained the manager and seven staff of a backpacker hostel in Vang Vieng following the deaths of six tourists from suspected methanol poisoning, state media reported Tuesday. Two Danish citizens, an American, a Briton and two Australians died following what media said was a night out in the town on November 12. Police have detained the 34-year-old manager of the Nana Backpacker Hostel and seven other employees for interrogati......

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