A glacial flood in southern Iceland inundated a ring road, causing a bridge section to collapse, closing the road between Vik and Kirkjubaejarklaustur; no injuries reported.

A glacial flood in southern Iceland inundated a ring road on Saturday, causing a section at one end of the nearby bridge to give way and tear apart, according to the country's meteorological office. The road stretching from the coastal town of Vik to the town of Kirkjubaejarklaustur was closed due to the flood, with no reports of injuries. The Met Office said it was clear that it was an unusually large flood.

July 27, 2024
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