An ice cave collapsed in Iceland: 1 tourist lost their life, 2 tourists went missing.

A large-scale search and rescue operation has been launched for two people believed to be trapped under thick layers of ice.

The horrifying incident occurred in the Breidamerkurjokull glacier, one of the country's most popular tourist attractions.

A group of 25 people, accompanied by a guide, were on a glacier tour when a wall of ice inside a cave collapsed.

At the time of the accident, most of the group was outside the cave.

Four people were trapped under the ice, and two of them are still missing.

Another injured person was transported to the hospital by air ambulance.

The individual's condition is reported to be stable.

A large-scale rescue operation involving approximately 100 people is ongoing to rescue the remaining two tourists.

The Coast Guard and the Danish Navy have dispatched three helicopters and all rescue teams to the scene.

However, officials say that the conditions in the glacier are "extremely challenging."

Difficulties have been encountered in delivering specialized equipment to remove the ice.

Sveinn Kristjan Runarsson, one of the police officers leading the rescue operation, stated to the local press that the rescue efforts are being carried out manually and that contact has not yet been established with the two missing individuals.

Due to adverse weather conditions, the search operation has been temporarily suspended for the night and will resume tomorrow morning.

Officials stated the following in their announcement: "Numerous rescue teams and personnel have participated in the operation. The search conditions are difficult, and it is currently dark. Due to the dangers in the area, it is not deemed appropriate to continue the search throughout the night. Therefore, the search has been postponed and will resume in the morning."