Teenager From Greystones Named As One Of The Victims Of Icelandic Car Crash

An 18-year-old woman from Greystones has been named as one of the three young people who died in a car crash in Iceland earlier this week.

Hannah Jane Large, was among three teenagers who died when their car left the road at Krýsuvíkurvegur, about 29km south of Reykjavík, on Monday.

An Icelandic man and woman also died in the collision.

Iceland’s national broadcaster RÚV reported that police and the Transport Safety Investigation Board are investigating the circumstances of the crash.

President of Iceland, Halla Tómasdóttir, posted on social media that her thoughts were with those who died.

“No words can capture such a loss. When grief strikes in this way, we are reminded of how precious and fragile life is. Let us be careful and look out for one another,” she wrote.

Hannah’s mother, Sam Large, responded to the president’s message, thanking her for the condolences and paying tribute to her daughter.

“Thank you for the statement. My daughter Hannah from Ireland was one of the victims of this tragedy. She fell in love with your country she loved the people and her last few days were the happiest of her life that is the only consolation we have and hold on to. We spoke to her that night and she was full of joy. Tragic she leaves her brother and us behind,” she wrote.

The Department of Foreign Affairs said it was “aware of this case and is providing consular assistance” to the family.

Krýsuvíkurvegur runs south from the capital region through the Reykjanes peninsula.

The english-language title Iceland Review has previously covered serious incidents along the road and wider road-safety issues in southwest Iceland.