Photo: Michael Schade / Twitter the Eruption of a volcano in New Zealand

In hospitals remain more than 20 people, some of them in critical condition.

According to the latest data, the death toll from the eruption of the volcano on the Isle of Wight, island in the North of New Zealand has risen to 16 people, reports Reuters.

Died in hospital one more victim. In hospitals remain more than 20 people, some of them in critical condition.

Previously the island was visited by the rescue team, but the bodies of two missing persons were never found.

Due to the ongoing activity of the volcano, to stay on the island is safe, so the rescue team could be there for only 75 minutes.

Recall, the eruption of the volcano on the Isle of Wight island occurred on December 9. According to police, at the time of incident in the vicinity and on the island was 47 people.

It was initially reported that the victims of the eruption were eight people, seven of whom died in the hospital. Another 30 were injured.

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