A volcano on a small New Zealand island frequented by tourists erupted with a large plume of ash and steam Monday, killing one person and leaving dozens of others missing or injured.
Police Deputy Commissioner John Tims confirmed one death and said the number was likely to rise.
He said 23 people had been taken from the island, including those with injuries. He was unclear about the number who remained and were unaccounted for but said the total number of people on the island when it erupted was fewer than 50.