WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A volcano erupted Monday on a small New Zealand island frequented by tourists, and a number of people were missing and injured after the eruption. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said about 100 tourists were on or near White Island when it erupted in the afternoon. “Some of those, at this stage, are unaccounted for,” she said. “A number of people are reportedly injured and are being transported to shore.”She said the incident appeared to be “very significant.”“All our thoughts are with those affected,” she said.

Source: International New York Times December 09, 2019 04:07 UTC