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BBC Crew Injured After Sudden Volcanic Blast On Mount Etna

Ten people, including members of a BBC film crew, were injured following a huge and unexpected volcanic blast on Europe’s most active volcano, Mount Etna. The violent explosion caught the crew off guard as they were filming a report on the volcano. BBC correspondent Rebecca Morelle described the incident as “extremely scary” saying that it caused injuries and evacuation from scene. Bbc team all ok – some cuts/ bruises and burns. Very shaken though – it was extremely scary. (5) — Rebecca Morelle (@BBCMorelle) March 16, 2017 Caught up in incident at Mount Etna – bbc crew & tourists caught up in huge explosion – caused injuries and evacuation from scene. (1) — Rebecca Morelle (@BBCMorelle) March 16, 2017 Mountain rescue teams have been sent in to save at least one group of tourists and treat the injured. Etna has spewed lava three times in three weeks, but this explosion was the first eruption in more than a year and appears to have come out of the blue. RT reports: Volcanologist Boris Behncke, part of the expedition, also received minor injuries to his head during what he described as a “violent explosion.” Many injured – some head injuries, burns, cuts [...]