On 25 November, the Vang Vieng police arrested eight people allegedly linked to the deaths of international vacationers at Nana Backpackers Hostel.
The detained people, all workers of Nana Backpacker Hostel, are all Vietnamese nationals between 23 and 44 years outdated.
The incident, which occurred on 12 November, concerned the deaths of six vacationers, one American, two Danish residents, two Australians, and one British nationwide.
Authorities suspect the deaths have been attributable to poisoning, presumably associated to tainted drinks, although investigations are nonetheless ongoing.
The Vang Vieng district authorities, working alongside numerous ministries and organizations, proceed to analyze the deaths and gather related information to find out the precise trigger.
The Lao authorities has confirmed that the deaths have been attributable to methanol poisoning.
Studies have additionally surfaced that 12 different international vacationers in Vang Vieng have been hospitalized after consuming contaminated drinks from the identical guesthouse. Preliminary assessments indicated methanol contamination in drinks comparable to beer and spirits.
The embassies of Denmark, america, and different international locations are working to repatriate the victims’ our bodies.
Investigations proceed, with a particular activity power working to find out the total scope of the incident. Unofficial stories recommend there could also be further fatalities, however these claims haven’t been confirmed.
