One dead in New Zealand volcano eruption, more fatalities likely

NSTworld One dead in New Zealand volcano eruption, more fatalities likely

“I can confirm there is one fatality” said deputy commissioner John Tims. “There is a number still remaining on the island who are currently unaccounted for,” he added, “at this stage, it is too dangerous for police and rescue services to go to the island.”

Thick smoke from the volcanic eruption of Whakaari, also known as White Island, is seen from a distance of a vessel in New Zealand, December 9, 2019, in this image obtained via social media. @SCH via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed some of those caught up in the disaster were foreigners. “We know that there were a number of tourists on or around the island at the time, both New Zealanders and visitors from overseas.” - AFP

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