MAEBASHI: A Self-Defence Forces member died and a dozen other people were injured after a volcano erupted near a ski resort in Gunma Prefecture on Tuesday morning, spewing cinders and possibly causing an avalanche. Stones from the eruption of Mount Kusatsu-Shirane hit a gondola lift and injured at least four people on board with shattered glass, according to local rescuers. A police source said the number of injured totalled 12, with two of them in serious condition, adding they include GSDF members. The prefectural government believes the avalanche is likely related to the eruption as it occurred shortly afterward. Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. said a power outage occurred near the ski resort after the eruption.

Source: Pakistan Today January 23, 2018 10:18 UTC