Second Australian teen dies after suspected Laos poisoning, bringing death toll to 6

A second young Australian tourist died in a Thai hospital on Friday, bringing the death toll related to suspected methanol poisoning during a night out in a Laos backpacker hotspot to six.

Two Danish citizens, an American and a Briton have also died after what media described as a night out in adventure town Vang Vieng.

The group of about a dozen tourists became ill after going out on November 12, according to British and Australian media.

“All Australians will be heartbroken by the tragic passing of Holly Bowles,” Australia foreign minister Penny Wong said in a statement.

“Just yesterday, Holly lost her best friend, Bianca Jones.”

“I know tonight all Australians will be holding both families in our hearts,” the foreign minister added.