The Latest Breaking News from Bianca Jones

Family ‘devastated’ after British lawyer Simone White’s Laos methanol death

Ms White has been remembered as a ‘beautiful, kind and loving daughter’ who had the ‘most wonderful energy‘

The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2024

Second Melbourne teen, Holly Bowles, dies after a suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

The 19-year-old’s death comes as Vang Vieng’s tourism police says manager and owner of Nana backpacker hostel taken in for questioning

The Guardian - AU · Nov 22, 2024

Laos hostel manager and owner detained after British lawyer’s ‘poisoning’ death

Simone White died from suspected methanol poisoning following the incident in Vang Vieng last week.

Evening Standard · Nov 22, 2024

What is methanol, symptoms of methanol poisoning and how can tourists avoid it after Laos deaths?

Foreign Office advises tourists how to avoid alcohol that may be accidentally toxic or may be counterfeit

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2024

British lawyer dies from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

Simone White, 28, was one of a number of people taken to hospital following the incident in Vang Vieng last week.

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2024

British lawyer among six to die in suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

As well as Simone White, two Danes, an American and two Australians have died after incident in town popular with backpackers

The Guardian - UK · Nov 21, 2024

British backpacker among five dead in Laos after ‘drinking methanol served as free shots’

Simone White, a solicitor from Orpington in Kent, is the fifth tourist to die following the incident in the Vang Vieng area

The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2024

Melbourne teen dies after suspected methanol poisoning in Laos: What is it?

Methanol poisoning has killed Melbourne teen Bianca Jones a week after she and her best friend fell ill while travelling in neighbouring Laos. Thai authorities have confirmed that the teen developed a “brain swelling due to high levels of methanol found in her system." Tragedy struck all of a sudden…

The Times of India · Nov 21, 2024

British tourists among those in hospital after ‘methanol poisoning’ in Laos

The Foreign Office said it was providing consular assistance to British nationals and their families following the alleged incident.

Evening Standard · Nov 21, 2024

Australian Teen Dies From Tainted Alcohol In Laos

Tragic deaths of tourists in Laos due to tainted alcohol prompt travel advisories and highlight dangers of contaminated drinks.

Top News · Nov 21, 2024