(CNN) A Virginia couple is suing Royal Caribbean Cruises and an excursion company after they sustained severe burns during a visit to the White Island volcano in New Zealand, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday in US District Court in Miami. Matthew Urey and Lauren Barham went to the White Island volcano on their honeymoon. The couple, Matthew Urey and Lauren Barham, who were on their honeymoon, sustained burns to 54% and 23% of their bodies respectively, according to the lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges the cruise line and the excursion company, ID Tours New Zealand Limited, were negligent in not informing them about the potential dangers of visiting the volcano. Royal Caribbean responded to the lawsuit filed on Thursday, saying: "We continue to support the needs of those affected by this tragic incident.

Source: CNN June 26, 2020 07:03 UTC