Saturday, 14 December 2019 - 9:02pm |
National News

Fifteenth fatality following Whakaari / White Island eruption

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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

Issued by Police Media Centre