Two people were in car that crashed into Kleifá river

Two people were in a car that left the road and ended up in the Kleifá river on Snæfellsnes in an accident considered serious, mbl.is reports.

Rescue teams, police and representatives of the Icelandic Coast Guard were still working at the scene. A Coast Guard helicopter was dispatched at the highest priority shortly before 11 a.m.

One occupant got out of the car unaided and is in good condition, according to Jónas Hallgrímur Ottósson, chief superintendent with West Iceland police. Rescue teams had to remove the other occupant from the vehicle. The extent of that person’s injuries is not known.