Sea King (Photo: Ronnie Macdonald)
A number of people were involved in the avalanche which happened shortly after midday in the Chalamain Gap. A large rescue operation involving members of Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team, SARDA Scotland dogs, RAF Lossiemouth MRT and two RAF Helicopters resulted in the recovery of the three buried walkers who were all airlifted to hospital in Aberdeen where it is understood they died as a result of injuries. Further details are likely to be released once next of kin have all been notified.