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flag British traveler goes blind after consuming methanol-laced alcohol in Laos, raising safety concerns.

flag Calum Macdonald, a 23-year-old British man, went blind after drinking contaminated alcohol in Vang Vieng, Laos. flag The alcohol contained methanol, which is more toxic than ethanol and can cause severe poisoning, including blindness. flag Macdonald is now working with other affected families to raise awareness about methanol poisoning, especially among students planning gap years. flag He advises avoiding free drinks and spirits while traveling in affected areas. flag The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is working to increase awareness of the dangers.

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