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Laos says it can't determine cause of tourist deaths linked to methanol
Laos officials stated they cannot determine the cause of tourist deaths linked to methanol in 2024 due to lack of evidence, as autopsies were not conducted. The deaths are suspected to involve poisoning, but no definitive proof has been established.
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