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Steam rises from the White Island volcano in Whakatane on December 10, 2019, after a volcanic eruption the day before. New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern expressed "unfathomable grief" on December 10 after a volcanic eruption on a popular tourist island that is thought to have claimed 13 lives. — Picture by MARTY MELVILLE/AFP[/caption]
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 — A Malaysian has been seriously injured in the volcanic eruption which shook White Island, New Zealand on Monday.
Wisma Putra has confirmed that the victim is currently in critical condition and is receiving treatment at Christchurch Hospital.
"However, the Malaysian High Commission in Wellington has not yet received further information on a Malaysian citizen who was reported dead," Wisma Putra said in a statement yesterday.
Those affected or are at the scene of the disaster are advised to contact the High Commission at +64-4385 2439 / +64-4801 5659 / +64-210 440 188 (Emergency) or via email at mwwellington@kln.gov.my.
A volcano erupted on White Island, also known as Whakaari, situated 48 km from the east coast of the North Island of New Zealand, as a group of tourists were visiting the island.
So far, local authorities have confirmed that eight people are missing, while six were killed and more than 30 injured in the incident which occurred at 2.11 pm local time (9.11 am Malaysian time).
— Bernama
