In a tragic turn of events, police in Laos have detained the owner of Nana Hostel following the suspected poisoning of two Australian women who were staying there. Both women tragically died after hospital admissions due to what authorities believe to be methanol poisoning.
This incident fits into a broader troubling pattern, as reports indicate that six tourists have died in Laos in recent days, including two Danish women. According to Australian media, authorities suspect contaminated alcohol caused these tragic deaths, though officials have yet to confirm this.
Hostel owner arrested over alcohol poisoning incident
The police in Laos have taken the owner of Nana Backpacker Hostel into custody. Reports from The Guardian confirm that the hostel is operational but is not accepting new guests during the investigation. The hostel staff have acknowledged that the owner has been detained.
Multiple individuals detained from the Nana hostel
It is not only the hostel owner who has been detained by police; reports indicate that the hostel manager has also been taken in for questioning, as detailed by both The Guardian and ABC. They are currently being held for interrogation, although no charges have been filed at this stage.
As authorities continue their investigation, many remain in shock at the rapid succession of tragedies impacting tourists in the region. Further updates will follow as more information becomes available.
Hostel owner Laos Detained
Source: TV2
