New Zealand police launch criminal probe into volcano deaths

New Zealand police launch criminal probe into volcano deaths
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Summary New Zealand police launch criminal probe into volcano deaths

WELLINGTON (AFP) - New Zealand police on Tuesday announced a criminal investigation into how an eruption at the White Island volcano led to an estimated 13 deaths.

"I can confirm now that we will commence a criminal investigation into the circumstances of the death and injuries on White Island," deputy commissioner John Tims told reporters in the wake of Monday’s disaster. 

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