- Iceland: Cave Collapse in Iceland: Individuals Injured and Unaccounted For
In the crumbling of an ice tunnel within Iceland, two individuals sustained injuries, and two others are yet to be found. They were part of a 25-person tour group delving into the cave nestled within the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier when the incident unfolded.
Numerous emergency responders, such as cave rescue specialists, and two helicopters were mobilized, as per broadcasting station RÚV. An official from the authorities spoke of the glacier's tests being quite extreme.
A tourist who had ventured into the cave mere minutes ago but discovered the news only upon returning to the hotel informed RÚV that the cave's collapse was around 3 to 5 meters deep.
Well-Known Tourist Spot
Breiðamerkurjökull glacier, situated in south-east of the Atlantic island, is an offshoot of the Vatnajökull glacier, residing at Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon. The lagoon, renowned for its drifting icebergs, is among the top tourist draws in Iceland and has been the setting for popular Hollywood productions like "James Bond" and "Tomb Raider" featuring Angelina Jolie. The area provides numerous trekking tours through ice caves.
The initial report suggested that the cave collapse might have been responsible for the missing tour members. After the collapse, the local authorities increased safety measures for future ice cave explorations.
