Deadly alcohol incident at Laos hostel leads to police investigation
Police in Vang Vieng detain hostel staff after tainted alcohol causes multiple deaths. Two Australian teens were among those affected with one losing their life in this tragic incident
In a troubling turn-of-events at Vang Viengs Nana Backpacker Hostel‚ local authorities have taken action following a series of alcohol-related poisonings. The hostels owner and manager are now under police custody after two young Australian tourists became victims of contaminated drinks - one of them didnt survive
Tourism Police in the Laotian town are looking into what seems to be a wider-spread issue: at least five people lost their lives due to tainted alcohol (which points to a serious health-and-safety breach in the region). The investigation is moving forward; however no formal accusations have been made yet
The backpacker facility continues its day-to-day operations but has stopped welcoming first-time visitors. A police representative who chose to stay un-named shared info about several individuals being questioned: this suggests the scope of the inquiry might be broader than initially thought
The situation raises questions about drink safety standards in tourist areas - especially considering the tragic outcome for these young travelers. Local law enforcement appears to be taking swift action to prevent any further incidents
