White Island Eruption - latest from RNZ
Dec 09, 2019
Here are the latest details from RNZ News on this afternoon's eruption of White Island. Crux will have further coverage later this afternoon.
- Whakaari / White Island has erupted about 2.10pm
- About 100 people were on or around the island when the explosion happened. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says a number are unaccounted for.
- Up to 20 are injured, St John Ambulance says
- NZ Civil Defence has warned the immediate vicinity is dangerous
- People living in or near the area have been warned to beware ashfall, closing all windows and doors and wear a dust mask or handkerchief
- People have been warned NOT to wear contact lenses if they are in the area as ash can get underneath the lens
- The public has been urged by police to avoid Whakatāne Heads and Muriwai Drive
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