Children safe after school ship Dragan runs aground at Flesjarnar in Iceland

According to Poli Mikkelsen, captain of the school ship Dragan, 11 children from the sixth grade of Frískúlan Kelduni were on board when the vessel ran aground on Flesjarnar earlier today.

The principal of Frískúlan Kelduni has chosen not to make a statement to the media. However, a remark indicates that the incident was alarming for the children, though no one sustained any physical injuries. Crisis support will be offered to the children tomorrow.