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Fifteenth fatality following eruption

Sunday, 15 December 2019, 11:31 am
Press Release: New Zealand Police

"Fifteenth fatality following Whakaari / White Island eruption"

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