Ben Nevis climber dies and another injured after avalanche

A man has died and another has been injured after an avalanche on the north face of Ben Nevis.

Police Scotland said they were made aware of the avalanche at about 3.35pm on Friday.

The Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team and a helicopter were dispatched to help two male climbers who were in the area at the time.

A 48-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene and a 40-year-old was taken to Belford hospital in Fort William for treatment. Next of kin have been informed.

The mountain rescue team posted an update on the incident on its Facebook page, saying the men were found at No 2 Gully on the north face of the mountain.