INDEPENDENT NEWS

Fifteenth fatality following eruption

Published: Sun 15 Dec 2019 11:31 AM
"Fifteenth fatality following Whakaari / White Island eruption"
Please attribute to Deputy Commissioner John Tims, National Operations Commander
Police can confirm a further person has died following the eruption on Whakaari / White Island, bringing the official toll to 15.
The person was earlier being treated at Waikato Hospital.
Police remain focused on supporting families at this terrible time.
ENDS

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