Two Pedestrians Injured In Varmahlíð Traffic Accident

On Sunday, March 29, police in Northwest Iceland requested assistance from the Icelandic Coast Guard following a serious traffic accident in Varmahlíð, reports RÚV. Two pedestrians, a child and an adult, were hit by a vehicle near the Olís service station. Both were airlifted to Landspítali hospital in Reykjavík.

A Coast Guard helicopter was dispatched at the request of police. Ásgeir Erlendsson, spokesperson for the Icelandic Coast Guard, said it was sent out with the highest priority and took off at around 17:30 on Sunday.

Chief Superintendent Pétur Björnsson described the accident as serious. Police received a report shortly before 17:00, and emergency responders were immediately sent to the scene.

The circumstances of the accident are under investigation. In a statement, police said no further information is available at this time.