1 dead, others missing in eruption of New Zealand volcano

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AP Wellington
Last Updated : Dec 09 2019 | 11:50 AM IST

A volcano on a small New Zealand island frequented by tourists erupted with a large plume of ash and steam Monday, killing one person and leaving others injured or missing.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said about dozens of tourists were on or near White Island when it erupted in the afternoon. Police later said one person had been confirmed killed.

Ardern said at an afternoon news briefing that people who were injured in the eruption were being transported to shore. She said the incident appeared to be "very significant".

"All our thoughts are with those affected," she said.

St John medical responders said earlier they believed there were 20 people on the island who were injured and in need of medical treatment.

"My god," wrote Michael Schade on Twitter as he posted video of the eruption. "My family and I had gotten off it 20 minutes before, were waiting at our boat about to leave when we saw it. Boat ride home tending to people our boat rescued was indescribable."

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First Published: Dec 09 2019 | 11:50 AM IST