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A major search and rescue operation is under way in Glencoe after reports of an avalanche on Buchaille Etive Mor. Police believe there are at least two serious casualties following an avalanche in Glencoe in the Highlands.
Rescue teams were scrambled to the Curved Ridge, on the north east face of the mountain at about 1645 GMT. Rescue teams were scrambled to Curved Ridge, on the north east face of Buchaille Etive Mor at about 1645 GMT.
Police have said it has the hallmarks of a serious incident and it is known that many people were out walking. Northern Constabulary said it has the hallmarks of a serious incident and that many people were out walking.
The avalanche hazard in parts of Glencoe was high and the police had warned climbers to check the latest avalanche information service reports.The avalanche hazard in parts of Glencoe was high and the police had warned climbers to check the latest avalanche information service reports.
In January last year three men were killed in an avalanche on Buchaille Etive Mor.In January last year three men were killed in an avalanche on Buchaille Etive Mor.
Earlier on Wednesday a climber in the area known as the Organ Pipes on Ben Nevis was seriously injured.Earlier on Wednesday a climber in the area known as the Organ Pipes on Ben Nevis was seriously injured.
The man required medical attention on the mountain before being flown to hospital in Fort William and subsequently, to Glasgow's Southern General Hospital.The man required medical attention on the mountain before being flown to hospital in Fort William and subsequently, to Glasgow's Southern General Hospital.