Two People 'Serious' After Highlands Avalanche

Two people are in a serious condition after being taken to hospital following an avalanche in the Highlands. A search and rescue operation was launched after the avalanche in the Creag Meagaidh area of north Lochaber, northeast of Fort William. A coastguard helicopter, several mountain rescue teams and search and rescue dogs were all scrambled to the area, around 19 miles northeast of Ben Nevis.