Accident occurs in ice cave on Breiðamerkurjökull glacier near Jökulsárlón in Iceland

A group accident has occurred in an ice cave on the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier near Jökulsárlón, prompting the activation of a mass casualty response plan. Two helicopters from the Coast Guard have been dispatched, along with rescue teams and police. Tourists were injured when part of the ice cave collapsed, but the exact number and severity of injuries remain unclear.

Some members of the group are still trapped inside the cave, while others have made it outside. Local authorities are assessing the situation to determine how many people are involved and the conditions of the injured.

Specially trained rescue personnel are en route to the location to assist those affected. A medical helicopter is also on its way to transport the injured to the national hospital.

The emergency officials state that while some individuals have sustained injuries, it is still uncertain how many were hurt or the extent of their injuries. The situation is developing, and updates will follow as rescue operations continue.