Deadly Avalanche in Scotland

Helicopter flies over Chalamain Gap

Two people were killed and a third injured during an avalanche in Scotland.

The three climbers were caught when the snow fell near the Chalamain Gap of the Cairngorms.

Nine others in their party were not caught in it, and were able to call for help.

Mountain rescue and search and rescue teams, including K9 units, were called into help find the lost three.

By the time they got to them, two of the people had already succumbed to their injuries.

The Sportscotland Avalanche Information Service had previously issued an avalanche activity warning for the day.