112 becomes available again on all landlines

Iceland’s emergency number 112 is reachable again from all landlines and is working on most mobile networks, mbl.is reported.

The fault has been identified, and work to fix it is under way, according to a notice on the Emergency Line’s Facebook page. The disruption began about an hour before the notice.

Since 16:10, callers have been able to reach 112 from all landlines. Anyone unable to get through can call 599-0112 or use the web chat at 112.is or the Emergency Line app.