New Zealand Volcano Eruption Death Toll Rises to 17 After Another Person Dies

New Zealand Volcano Eruption Death Toll Rises to 17 After Another Person Dies
This aerial photo shows White Island after its volcanic eruption in New Zealand on Dec. 9, 2019. George Novak/New Zealand Herald via AP
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WELLINGTON—New Zealand police said on Monday that one of those injured during the eruption of a volcano visited by tourists earlier this month died in an Auckland hospital, bringing the official death toll to 17 while two remain missing.

“Police can confirm a further person has died in Middlemore Hospital last night … police were advised of the death shortly before 11pm,” said Police Deputy Commissioner John Tims in a statement.