fatal avalanche Highlands Serious incident

Ben Nevis, Number 5 Gully

Tuesday, 12 March 2019

Four climbers died in an avalanche in Number 5 Gully on Ben Nevis on Tuesday of the previous week. Two French climbers aged 41 and 32, and a 43-year-old Swiss climber were killed; a 30-year-old Swiss climber survived. Family members were subsequently taken by Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team to view the accident site.

Outcome: four casualties, one survivor

Responding team

Lochaber MRT — team website ↗

Source

Family visit scene of fatal avalanche on Ben Nevis news · bbc.com

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