The Laos hostel linked to the deaths of six foreign tourists

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Nana Backpackers Hostel in Laos has been linked to the deaths of six foreign tourists from suspected methanol poisoning after a night out in the backpacker hotspot of Vang Vieng. Two of the victims were Australian teenagers Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles.  The Vietnamese manager of the hostel has been detained for questioning but no charges have been made, the Laos tourist police told AFP.

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00:30They were best friends and the best days of their lives should have been ahead of them

00:34I know all Australians are thinking of their families at this moment who are facing a grief

00:39Which is every parent's worst nightmare. Our officials are working closely with Bianca and Holly's families to bring them home

00:47The Foreign Minister has been in direct contact with her Thai and Laos

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00:53Minister Wong has underscored our expectation that the investigations are thorough and transparent

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