The Laos government has said it is “profoundly saddened” and is investigating the deaths of six people from suspected methanol poisoning, including a lawyer from Orpington.

A British lawyer has died after allegedly being served alcohol poisoned with methanol in Laos. Simone White, from Orpington, was among a number of people taken to hospital following the incident in the popular backpacking town of Vang Vieng last week.

A British backpacker has died in a suspected methanol poisoning case after allegedly being served free drinks in Laos. Simone White, a solicitor from Orpington in Kent, is the fifth tourist to die following the incident in the Vang Vieng area.

The Laotian government on Saturday officially acknowledged the mass poisoning that has killed at least six tourists, pledging it would bring perpetrators to justice

Six tourists, including Australians and a British woman, died in Laos, likely from methanol poisoning. The U.S. State Department warns travelers about this risk. The Laos government is investigating the incident and expressed condolences to the victims' families.

Laos government has broken its silence, following the deaths of at least 6 tourists, including two Australians.

Laos government ‘saddened’ by suspected poisoning deaths and is investigating - Simone White is one of six people who have died after the incident in Laos last week.