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Five people killed after New Zealand volcano erupts

Five people killed after New Zealand volcano erupts
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Five people have been confirmed dead after a volcano erupted on a small island in New Zealand.

Police say a number of people remain unaccounted for, but it's too dangerous for emergency services to attempt to rescue them.

Around 50 people were on or around White Island at the time. No one lives there, but it's a popular spot for tourists.

It's situated 48km off the North Island of New Zealand.

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