A trial has commenced in New Zealand for three bosses of the company managing the White Island volcano, following a devastating eruption in 2019 that claimed the lives of 22 tourists and caused severe injuries to numerous others. Prosecutors are alleging that the company failed to adequately prepare and warn visitors about the potential dangers associated with visiting the site.
White Island, known as Whakaari in Maori, is situated approximately 50km (30 miles) off the east coast of North Island. At the time of the eruption, there were 47 individuals on the island, primarily tourists hailing from countries including Australia, Malaysia, and the United States.
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