In the early hours of February 16, 2026, a rescue operation was carried out on Fjarðarheidi in Iceland, where five people had become stranded due to treacherous weather conditions including ice and snow. The Icelandic rescue team, Ísólfur, based in Seyðisfjörður, received an emergency call shortly after 2 AM and promptly set out to assist the stranded individuals. They were located near Heiðarvatn in an area known as Mjósundum, where their vehicle had become stuck.

Following their rescue, the individuals were safely transported to Seyðisfjörður. Their stranded vehicle remains on the roadside and will likely be retrieved later in the day once the weather conditions improve. The Fjarðarheidi road was initially closed due to these hazardous conditions but was later reopened, although warnings were issued about ongoing icy patches and blowing snow.

Officials from Vegagerðin, the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration, alerted drivers that the road was still narrow in sections due to the stranded vehicle and urged caution for any motorists traveling in the area. This incident underscores the challenges posed by Icelandic weather conditions, especially during the winter months, and the ongoing role of rescue services in ensuring public safety.