Six companies charged with safety failings leading to the 2019 Whakaari/White Island disaster began sentencing, which killed 22 and injured 25.
Sentencing for six companies charged with safety failings leading to the 2019 Whakaari/White Island disaster, which killed 22 people and injured 25, began on Monday. The companies facing fines up to $1.5 million include White Island Tours, Volcanic Air, Aerius, Kahu, and GNS Science. Whakaari Management, which granted access to the island, was found guilty. Compensation will be limited due to the scale of the tragedy and financial constraints.
February 25, 2024
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