The Sun – British tourists are among 34 injured after a huge volcanic eruption in New Zealand as police say no more survivors will be found. Five people are confirmed dead following the devastating blast on White Island shortly after 2 pm today. Officials have revealed two British women are in being treated in hospital. Some of the victims have 90 percent burns and may not survive, a source told the New Zealand Herald.
Dozens of holidaymakers were evacuated from the island after the volcano suddenly erupted, sending 12,000ft plume of smoke and rock into the air. New Zealand’s Prime Minister Jacinda Arden said this evening: “To those who have lost or are missing family and friends, we share in your unfathomable grief at this moment in time and in your sorrow. “Your loved ones stood alongside Kiwis who are hosting you here and we grieve with you and we grieve with them.” READ MORE
