Two servicemen seriously injured training on Ben Nevis

Two members of the armed forces were injured yesterday after falling on Ben Nevis during adventure training.

The alarm was raised at 1:15pm by the two men, who were on Tower Ridge. RAF Kinloss sent a helicopter to the area and the crew found the men.

Members of Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team also attended and were assisted by a helicopter from HMS Gannet, Prestwick, which airlifted the casualties from the mountain. They were then taken by ambulance to Belford Hospital, Fort William.

One climber suffered head injuries, while the other injured his leg. As they are members of the armed forces, no further details were released.

Northern Constabulary said: "One of the casualties is to be transferred to the Southern General Hospital, Glasgow for further treatment. The other will be transferred to Raigmore Hospital, Inverness. Their injuries are believed to be serious."