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Rescue Efforts Conclude After Fatal Ice Cave Collapse in Iceland

Authorities confirm all tourists are accounted for after a glacier cave collapse killed one and injured another.

  • Initial reports of missing tourists were due to incorrect information from the tour operator.
  • Over 200 rescuers worked to clear the ice and confirm no one was trapped.
  • Both victims of the collapse were American citizens; one died at the scene, the other is in stable condition.
  • The incident has prompted calls for tighter regulations on ice cave tours in Iceland.
  • The Breidamerkurjokull glacier, where the collapse occurred, is a popular tourist destination.
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