'Lava bomb' from Hawaii volcano hits tour boat, injuring at least 22

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'Lava bomb' from Hawaii volcano hits tour boat, injuring at least 22
Published time: 16 Jul, 2018 21:52
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'Lava bomb' from Hawaii volcano hits tour boat, injuring at least 22
FILE PHOTO: A tour boat near lava from Kilauea volcano flowing into the Pacific Ocean in Hawaii, US, June 4, 2018 © Terray Sylvester / Reuters
A 'lava bomb', a flying chunk of molten rock, hit an ocean tour boat near the Big Island of Hawaii, puncturing the vessel's roof and injuring the people on board, the island's fire department has confirmed.
At least 22 people were injured when the lava hit the boat, which carried 52 people in total. One of the tourists' injuries were classed as severe. Ten people were treated on-the-spot when the boat arrived back to Wailoa Harbor, while the rest were sent to hospital.

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