Watch: Tourists warned to stay away from Mount Etna lava

Italian authorities say people have been injured after venturing too close to the red-hot lava.

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Restrictions in force require people to stay a minimum distance 500 metres from the lava flow and to visit only if accompanied by guides.

Skiing nearby is also prohibited at present, but footage shows large a large number of people flouting the rules.

The eruption started on 11 February and caused Catania Airport to divert dozens of flights because of ash clouds in the area.

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