Another twist in New Zealand's White Island volcano tragedy that left 19 dead
The inspector, tasked with auditing the safety of the tour, deemed the visit of the volcano to be “safe and sound” just 12 weeks before the volcano erupted, according to a report fromThe inspector was sent by Worksafe’s Maruiti/Safe Haven team, a government group working to improve the health and safety of Maori workers. Worksafe have not yet commented on why the inspector was sent to White Island Tours, but confirmed the visit occurred.
Ms Langford’s parents, Anthony and Kristine, were also killed in the eruption. Their son, Ms Langford’s brother, Jesse, 19, survived the blast, but isTourists watch the eruption of the volcano on White Island, New Zealand. Picture: Michael Schade via APWhite Island is the tip of an undersea volcano about 50km off the country’s North Island and was a popular tourist destination before the eruption.
Companies like White Island Tours require safety auditing once every three years, according to the report.
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