A very sad day today when the young Aussie girl Bianca Jones dies in Thailand Hospital, how tragic so sad. I hope her friend Holly survives. I hope Aussies travelling to SE Asia take note, its not as safe as when you're at home in OZ. Melbourne teen Bianca Jones dies after methanol poisoning in Laos
Melbourne teen Bianca Jones has died in hospital after drinking poisoned alcohol while on the trip of a lifetime with her best friend in Laos.
The 19-year-old is the fourth person to die after drinks were mixed with methanol and served to guests at the Nana Backpackers Hostel in the popular party town of Vang Vieng.
Ms Jones had been on a gap year holiday with her best friend Holly Bowles - who remains fighting for life in hospital - when they both fell ill on November 12.
Ms Jones' devastated family confirmed her death in a statement.
'It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the news that our beloved daughter and sister, Bianca Jones, has passed away,' they said.
'She was surrounded by love, and we are comforted by the knowledge that her incredible spirit touched so many lives during her time with us.
