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White Island eruption resounds around the world with global coverage

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Five have been confirmed dead and there are fears for up to 24 others after White Island volcano erupted on Monday. Video / Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust / Michael Schade / Facebook / Lillani Hopkins / Instagram

As Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was being briefed on the terrible toll likely on White Island after it erupted, newsrooms around the world began breaking into bulletins with the events unfolding in New Zealand.

Three eruptions took place, killing at least five and a further eight reported to still be missing.

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The Guardian reported how tourists became first responders to tend to the injured after the massive blast.

Michael Schade, who was visiting the island with his parents, said: "We were taking photos and videos and then it dawned on us what had happened.

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"Some people had pockets of burns, other people were fine, and others were really rough.

New Zealand eruption: tourists stranded on White Island after volcano blows – video https://t.co/zoBUklnCfy

— The Guardian (@guardian) December 9, 2019

Reuters reported the grim news of little hope for anyone left on the island, as did many, many other agencies.

New Zealand volcano: 'No sign of life' after White Island eruption https://t.co/5SLPYlFad0

— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) December 9, 2019

CNN International

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New Zealand volcano: 'No sign of life' after White Island eruption https://t.co/5SLPYlFad0

— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) December 9, 2019

BBC World

New Zealand volcano: 'No sign of life' after White Island eruption https://t.co/5SLPYlFad0

— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) December 9, 2019

Bloomberg

"Based on the information we have, we do not believe there are any survivors on the island,” police have said after a volcanic eruption on New Zealand's White Island

The latest ➡️https://t.co/mICQzApa89

— Bloomberg (@business) December 9, 2019

Tourists on a boat captured the moment a volcano erupted off New Zealand's White Island on Monday, killing at least five people.

READ MORE: https://t.co/N6U2kLWiFT pic.twitter.com/siPE9oOHi2

— Globalnews.ca (@globalnews) December 9, 2019

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