The incident occurred on White Island, off the eastern coast of the North Island. It is one of the two main islands of New Zealand. Unfortunately, five people died as a result of this tragedy. Several were injured. 23 people were evacuated. The services are still looking for several people. Why did the explosion actually occur? Reuters writes in an official statement: "The eruption sent volcanic ash several hundred meters into the air." Could this have been foreshadowed in any way?
New Zealand - volcano eruption. What do we know?
The incident occurred at 14 p.m. local time (around 2 a.m. in Poland). Huge dust began to rise above the island. According to witnesses, he looked like this really scary. Police determined that 50 people, including a large number of tourists, were staying near the crater just before the explosion. Many people were injured and are now being transported to shore. The rescue operation has begun. She informed about the start of the rescue operation, but it is still too early to confirm the exact date. number of injured or possible fatalities.” – said New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern in a press conference.
The rescue operation continues - the emergency services are still on!
New Zealand – volcanic eruption. The rescue team makes every effort to find missing people. Victims' families can, of course, count on support - psychologists, emergency care. Injured people they are under the watchful care of doctors and employees of a nearby hospital.
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