Laos says it can't determine cause of tourist deaths linked to methanol
Officials say they have no evidence of poisoning over the 2024 deaths because autopsies were not conducted.
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"deeply frustrated and bitterly disappointed"
— Australian government , Politician
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A Danish citizen who died linked to methanol-tainted alcohol.
The government of Australia expressed frustration over the lack of serious charges related to the tourist deaths.
One of the Australian tourists who died linked to methanol-tainted alcohol.
A Danish citizen who died linked to methanol-tainted alcohol.
One of the Australian tourists who died linked to methanol-tainted alcohol.
An American national who died linked to methanol-tainted alcohol.
A British tourist who died linked to methanol-tainted alcohol.
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Officials say they have no evidence of poisoning over the 2024 deaths because autopsies were not conducted.
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