What is methanol and why is it so dangerous if consumed? | ABC NEWS

It's believed methanol was added to cocktails that poisoned two Melbourne teenagers in Laos. The two 19-year-old girls are fighting for life in a Thai hospital.
Forensic pathologist David Ranson explains what methanol is, why it's so dangerous when consumed, and how to protect yourself.
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