Explosion in Reykjavík Commercial Building Leaves Three Injured

2026-03-20 - 09:22

Emergency services were called to an explosion at a commercial property in the Korngarðar area of Reykjavík early this morning, with three people taken to hospital. As reported by RÚV, police said the incident occurred shortly before 7:30am, prompting a large-scale response involving fire crews and paramedics. What's the Story? Explosion at commercial building in Korngarðar, Reykjavík shortly before 7:30am Three people taken to hospital; emergency services attended and assessed others on site Police issued warning to avoid area while response operations continue Emergency response ongoing Several individuals were reported to have been in or near the building at the time, with emergency personnel assessing injuries and providing assistance at the scene. According to the Reykjavík Fire and Rescue Service, firefighters were working to secure the site and account for those present. Initial reports indicated that some people had been injured, though details were limited in the early stages. Ásmundur Rúnar Gylfason of the Metropolitan Police confirmed that emergency responders remained on site and described the situation as a serious workplace incident. In a statement issued at 8:30am, police said: “There was an accident at work in Reykjavík this morning when an explosion occurred in a house in Korngörðar, but the police were notified of the incident just before 7:30 am.” “Emergency responders immediately went to the scene, but it is clear that this is a serious incident. There is a strong recommendation from the police that people stay away from the area, both to not disturb the work of emergency responders and to ensure their easy access to and from the scene.”