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| Man dies and another is 'serious' after Highlands avalanche | |
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| A man has died and another is in a serious condition in hospital following an avalanche on Creag Meagaidh in the western Highlands. | |
| The avalanche was spotted by other climbers and rescue teams in the area. | The avalanche was spotted by other climbers and rescue teams in the area. |
| Four mountain rescue teams attended the scene, 25 miles north east of Fort William, at about 15:15. | Four mountain rescue teams attended the scene, 25 miles north east of Fort William, at about 15:15. |
| No other people were involved in the incident and the search has been stood down. | No other people were involved in the incident and the search has been stood down. |
| Insp Donald Campbell: "Police Scotland would like to thank all rescue personnel involved in today's rescue for the rapid response and determination displayed in very challenging conditions. | Insp Donald Campbell: "Police Scotland would like to thank all rescue personnel involved in today's rescue for the rapid response and determination displayed in very challenging conditions. |
| "Sadly, one man succumbed to his injuries and his climbing companion remains in hospital." | "Sadly, one man succumbed to his injuries and his climbing companion remains in hospital." |
| A helicopter was diverted from a search on Ben Nevis for two missing climbers. That search has been suspended. | A helicopter was diverted from a search on Ben Nevis for two missing climbers. That search has been suspended. |
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