Two Australian teens fighting for life after apparent methanol poisoning in Laos

The articles report on an outbreak of suspected methanol poisoning affecting young tourists in Vang Vieng, a popular backpacker destination in Laos. Two Australian women, Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles, aged 19, were among those affected and were initially reported to be critically ill. However, an update from an article suggests that two Danish women in their 20s have died, and at least 10 people have fallen ill. The incident is believed to have occurred after the women consumed tainted alcohol at a nearby bar, although the exact cause of the poisoning is not confirmed.