As a criminal trial into the volcanic eruption on White Island that killed 22 people got underway, the prosecution argued that the island management failed to make adequate risk assessments.
Ednews reports that a trial opened on Tuesday over a volcanic eruption in New Zealand that killed 22 people in 2019.
Dozens more were left terribly burned after a "massive explosion" on White Island — also known as Whakkari. The island was owned by the brothers Andrew, James and Peter Buttle under Whakaari Management Limited (WML).
Six parties, including two tour companies and the WML, have been charged with breaching health and safety regulations in the lead-up to the disaster.