Methanol was found in the blood of the 21 teenagers who died last month in a bar in South Africa’s city of East London, according to a health official. Methanol—often called wood alcohol—is a toxic chemical and if ingested even small amounts of it can be fatal. Here’s a look at what is known.
Methanol in South Africa teen deaths often fatal
Methanol was found in the blood of the 21 teenagers who died last month in a bar in South Africa's city of East London, according to a health official. Methanol—often called wood alcohol—is a toxic chemical and if ingested even small amounts of it can be fatal. Here's a look at what is known.