The rescue services were called out yesterday afternoon (Tues 14 June) after received several reports of shouts for help on Ben Nevis. Northern Constabulary report that it was quickly established that two persons, both male, had fallen an unknown distance on the Tower Ridge area of Ben Nevis. They both sustained serious injuries, one to the head and the other to the leg.
Members of Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team attended and assisted by a helicopter from HMS Gannet, Prestwick, they airlifted the casualties from the mountain. They were then conveyed by ambulance to the Belford Hospital, Fort William.
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 at this time.
As both casualties are members of the Army, serving in English units. They were on an adventure break in the area at this time and are both believed to have been experienced climbers. Their details are not being released.