One person is dead , two others are missing and a fourth was taken to hospital in serious condition after an ice cave in southeastern Iceland collapsed yesterday afternoon while a group of 25 tourists were inside.

The nationalities of the victim, the missing and the injured are not yet known .

The other members of the group were unharmed and received psychological support.

Rescuers have not had contact with the two missing tourists but say they have a fairly good idea of where they might be.

Around 200 people are taking part in the rescue operations .

Police are investigating the cause of the accident.

(Unioneonline/vl)

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