Two young friends' dream journey turned into nightmare after being served deadly drinks.

Australian 19-year-olds Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles, along with four others, tragically passed away during a trip to Laos this week. Bianca and Holly were best friends, and their families are devastated by their sudden and unexpected deaths.

Bianca's father Mark, from Melbourne, spoke about his daughter's love for adventure and her desire to make a positive impact in the world. She had been looking forward to this trip for a long time and had hoped it would be the first of many exciting journeys.

Unfortunately, Bianca's life was cut short due to methanol poisoning, a dangerous chemical compound used in illegal alcohol. The group had unknowingly consumed this toxic substance while drinking what they thought were legitimate drinks in the party town of Vang Vieng. Six people have now died, and 10 others are seriously ill.

The tragic incident has shed light on the prevalence and dangers of homemade alcohol in Vang Vieng, a once quiet farming town that has transformed into a popular destination for backpackers. Despite efforts by the government to promote adventure tourism, the town's party culture still persists.

Bianca's father is now urging the Laos government to take action and prevent another tragedy like this from occurring. He hopes that his daughter's death will not be in vain and that changes will be made to protect future travelers.

The Laos government has expressed their condolences and stated that they are conducting investigations to find the cause of the incident and bring those responsible to justice. Meanwhile, the hostel where Bianca and Holly stayed has been closed and its owner has been arrested.

Details of the police investigation are still scarce, and it is unclear where each of the victims was staying or where they consumed the poisoned alcohol. It can take up to 24 hours for symptoms of methanol poisoning to appear.

One of the victims, British lawyer Simone White, was remembered by her family as a kind and loving person with a zest for life. They, along with the families of the other victims, are mourning the loss of their loved ones and hoping that this tragedy will bring about change and prevent further harm to others.

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