The view from a rescue helicopter as it heads toward the smoldering White Island volcano off the coast of New Zealand's North Island.
December 9, 2019
Sixth person dies in New Zealand volcano eruption
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) – The death toll from New Zealand’s White Island volcano eruption rose to six late Tuesday, after an injured person died in an Auckland hospital, police said.
“Police can confirm a further person has died following the eruption on Whakaari/White Island, bringing the official toll to six,” a police statement said.
Eight more people who remain missing are presumed dead after the volcano erupted Monday.
