A trial of New Zealand tourism operators accused of safety breaches after 22 people died in a 2019 volcanic eruption on White Island, known as Whakaari, comes to an end with the final defendant found guilty on one count.
A New Zealand firm which managed a volcanic island that erupted in 2019, killing 22 people, has been found guilty of breaching health and safety law. A further 25 people were seriously injured when White Island, known as Whakaari, suddenly erupted and spewed steam and ash. A district court in Auckland on Tuesday found Whakaari Management Ltd failed in its duty to minimise the risk to visitors.
The final remaining defendant in the trial was Whakaari Management Ltd - the holding company for the island's owners - Andrew, James and Peter Buttle. Among those to testify in the trial were a newly married couple from Richmond, Virginia, who both survived the eruption. Lauren Urey, 35, said she and her husband Matt ran for their lives and hid behind rocks after seeing a huge plume rising from the volcano. 'I remember me screaming in agony.
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