Group accident at Breiðamerkurjökull prompts mass casualty plan activation

A group accident has occurred at Breiðamerkurjökull, prompting authorities to activate a mass casualty plan. The incident involved a collapse in an ice cave located west of the Jökulsárlón lagoon. Two Coast Guard helicopters have been dispatched, along with rescue teams and police.

As of now, the number of injured individuals is unclear, and there is no information regarding the severity of their injuries. Hjördís Guðmundsdóttir, communications manager for civil protection, confirmed that a mass casualty plan has been implemented due to the incident. Reports indicate that a group of tourists was in the ice cave when the collapse occurred.

The situation remains developing, and further information will be provided as it becomes available.