Four-car crash in East Iceland leaves some seriously injured

Eight people were in four cars involved in a serious crash in Jökuldalur, East Iceland, near Háreksstaðakvísl shortly before noon on Saturday, mbl.is reported. East Iceland Police said the circumstances indicated that some people were seriously injured.

A mass-casualty response plan was activated. Paramedics, rescue teams, a Coast Guard helicopter, the Red Cross and police responded.

Háreksstaðaleið is closed while emergency services work at the scene. Drivers can use the old Möðrudalsvegur road as a detour. Police said they would provide no further information for the time being.