St Vincent hit by power cuts after another ‘explosive event’

Caribbean island blanketed in ash following biggest eruption since 1979, which has forced thousands to flee

A second explosive event" has been reported by authorities in Saint Vincent, leaving residents of the area around La Soufriere volcano facing power cuts and water outages.

Locals described loud rumbling, lightning and heavy ashfall as conditions deteriorated on the Caribbean island, after the volcano first erupted on Friday, forcing thousands to evacuate, though some remained in their homes.