The authorities had repeatedly delayed recovery operations because of challenging conditions on White Island.
Tag: Accidents and Safety
New Zealand Volcano Still Too Dangerous for Rescue Crews, Officials Say
Efforts to recover victims were delayed again Wednesday, as an expert said there was a strong chance of another major eruption within 24 hours.
Why Were Tourists Allowed to Visit an Active New Zealand Volcano?
Visitors were allowed to tour the mouth of the White Island volcano despite recent warnings about bursts of gas and steam.
‘There Were No Safety Features’: Outrage Follows New Delhi Fire
The blaze at an illegal factory in New Delhi was one of the worst in recent years. The victims were migrant laborers from poor villages.
At Least 43 Dead in New Delhi Building Fire
The blaze broke out early Sunday morning in a residential building used to manufacture paper products and cardboard.
Building Collapse in Nairobi Leaves at Least Four Dead, 29 Injured
The collapse in Kenya’s capital, after exceptionally heavy rains, happened months after a school building collapse in the city killed seven students.
Cruise Line Bars Woman Who Climbed on Balcony Railing for Selfie
The episode is emblematic of the selfie culture in which some people have died trying to get the ultimate photo.
Dam at Russian Gold Mine Collapses, Killing 15
The collapse caused flooding in two workers’ dormitories in Siberia. Seven more people were unaccounted for.
School Collapses in Kenya, Killing at Least 7 Students
The wooden structure at Precious Talent Top School crumbled as the school day began on Monday, officials said.
Criminal Charges Urged in Brazil Dam Collapse
The dam collapse killed nearly 250 people in January, unleashing a torrent of mining waste on a nearby town and roiling global iron ore markets.