An unusual traffic-related accident took place at around midday today in Sauðárkrókur, when a jeep was driven straight into the side of a glass building. According to the fire brigade, the driver was taken to the health centre in Sauðárkrókur for treatment, and he has luckily not been seriously injured. No-one else was hurt as a result of the incident.

The car was driven into the recently-built extension of the Mjólkursamlag Kaupfélags Skagfirðinga on Skagfirðingabraut, which houses a café and canteen. The fire brigade are grateful that no-one was standing in front of the car as it smashed through the side of the building.

Dairy worker Helgi S. Ragnarsson reflects on the day’s events: “I’ve been here for 34 years and I don’t remember a single time when a car has driven into here.”

The driver was said to be feeling feint at the time of the crash. The incident came to light at 12.30 today. Here’s hoping the driver makes a speedy recovery.

Source: mbl.is, mbl.is

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