Storm wreaks havoc in Siglufjörður, North Iceland
Rescue teams at work, securing scaffolding which was damaged in the storm. Photo/ mbl.is
An unexpected storm hit remote Siglufjörður, North Iceland yesterday afternoon and rescue teams were called out to tend to damaged and loose flying property. No people were injured.
The storm began with a bang at 3 pm and was over by 5 pm. Extreme gusts of wind reached 40 m/s and caused considerable damage in the small fishing town.
Trampolines, still in gardens from the summer became airborne, one crashing into a lamp post and destroying it. Scaffolding had to be secured, loose roofing was flying around the town and a trailer overturned.
Another storm is expected in East Iceland tonight and tomorrow with considerable rainfall.
