Two Australian teens and a British woman have died from suspected methanol poisoning after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos. Veuer’s Maria Mercedes Galuppo has the story.
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00:00Two Australian teens and a British woman have died from suspected methanol poisoning after drinking tainted alcohol in Laos.
00:07ABC News reports an American and two Danes also died, though their causes remain unclear.
00:13Meanwhile, a New Zealander is hospitalized.
00:16Methanol, a toxic alcohol used in antifreeze and solvents, can be fatal even in small amounts.
00:23Symptoms include headaches, dizziness, nausea, and blurred vision.
00:27The U.S. State Department has issued a warning to travelers urging caution when drinking abroad.
00:32To avoid poisoning, experts recommend buying alcohol only from licensed vendors, avoiding homemade or unusual cheap drinks, and seeking immediate medical help if poisoning is suspected.