A young Australian woman has died and another is fighting for her life in hospital Thursday after a suspected mass methanol poisoning in Laos, Australia’s prime minister said. Two Danish citizens and an American have also reportedly died in Laos following what media said was a night out in a popular backpacker town where they had drunk suspected tainted alcohol.

Melbourne teenager Bianca Jones has died in a Thai hospital as a result of methanol poisoning. The 19-year-old was part of a group who consumed methanol-laced drinks in Laos. Ms Jones’ family has released a statement about her death.