
Alcohol safety lessons after holiday poisoning
Simone White died from methanol poisoning after drinking free shots in Laos, says her family.
THURSDAY, 28 AUGUST 2025, 22:36
Simone White died from methanol poisoning after drinking free shots in Laos, says her family.
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