Truck overturns and blocks road near Sauðárkrókur

A truck overturned and blocked Þverárfjallsvegur near Sauðárkrókur on Thursday, mbl.is reported, citing a statement from police in northwestern Iceland. The truck and its trailer were lying across the road opposite the farm of Skarð.

The road is closed. Police said they did not yet know whether anyone had been injured or how long the closure would last.

Drivers have been advised to take Route 1 over Vatnsskarð and check umferdin.is for updates.