Melbourne teens Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles die from methanol poisoning
Melbourne teens Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles died from methanol poisoning in Laos, with the government ruling out criminal charges. The girls consumed contaminated alcohol at a hostel in Vang Vieng, part of a larger incident that hospitalized at least 11 visitors in November 2024. Their deaths have prompted outrage and calls for better regulation of alcohol safety.
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Published 16 Jul 2026, 11:15 UTC · Updated 16 Jul 2026, 11:20 UTC
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