An explosion from a Hawaii volcano sent a 'lava bomb' through the roof of a tourist boat, injuring 23 passengers

Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources/Handout via REUTERS

• Hawaii's Kilauea volcano is continuing to erupt.
• An explosion sent a lava bomb through the roof of a tourist boat on Monday, injuring 23 people.
• One passenger suffered a broken femur, while the others suffered superficial injuries, according to authorities.

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Hawaii officials say an explosion from the Kilauea volcano sent lava flying through the roof of a tour boat off the Big Island, injuring at least 23 people.

The state Department of Land and Natural Resources said one passenger broke a leg Monday and others have been burned. According to CNN, the passenger is a female in her 20s and suffered a broken femur.

The other passengers were able to drive themselves to the hospital, and the state fire department told CNN their injuries are superficial.

The people were aboard a tour boat that takes visitors to see lava plunging into the ocean. Several companies operate such tours.

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