According to the website of the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand, at 2:11 p.m. local time on December 9, a volcanic eruption disaster occurred on the Isle of Wight in Bay of plenty, New Zealand. At that time, there were 47 people on the island. At present, 5 people have been confirmed dead, 8 people are missing and many people have been injured and hospitalized, of which 3 have been discharged and 31 are still receiving treatment. It was learned from Singapore that the volcanic eruption disaster on the Isle of Wight involved Chinese citizens. At present, New Zealand has indicated to the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand that Chinese citizens have been injured. Further information needs to be confirmed.
Source: screenshot of the website of the Chinese Embassy in New Zealand
After the disaster, the Embassy in New Zealand immediately launched the emergency response mechanism and established the Isle of Wight volcanic eruption emergency team headed by Ambassador Wu Xi. The embassy maintained close contact with the new Ministry of foreign affairs and trade, the police, the military, the state emergency management administration and other departments to understand the situation of Chinese citizens involved in the disaster, urged New Zealand to take effective measures to treat the wounded, search for the missing, and assist China in emergency disposal.
The embassy reminded Chinese tourists and students studying in New Zealand to improve their safety awareness, prevent natural disasters such as floods, rainstorms and volcanic eruptions, and ensure the safety of their lives and property. Next, the embassies and consulates in New Zealand will make every effort to do a good job in consular protection and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese citizens in New Zealand.
Consular protection telephone number of the Embassy in New Zealand: 04-4995022 (call 0064-4-4995022 outside New Zealand)
Emergency hotline for 24-hour consular protection and service of overseas Chinese citizens: 12308