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Police in Scotland have said that one of the four climbers killed in an avalanche on a Scottish mountain had next of kin in Northern Ireland.Police in Scotland have said that one of the four climbers killed in an avalanche on a Scottish mountain had next of kin in Northern Ireland.
Six climbers were caught up in the avalanche on Bidean Nam Bian in Glencoe at about 14:00 GMT on Saturday.Six climbers were caught up in the avalanche on Bidean Nam Bian in Glencoe at about 14:00 GMT on Saturday.
One man survived and a woman is in hospital in Fort William.One man survived and a woman is in hospital in Fort William.
Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond called it "an appalling tragedy" and said: "To lose four people from a party of six is truly devastating".Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond called it "an appalling tragedy" and said: "To lose four people from a party of six is truly devastating".
The climbers were caught up in the avalanche on Bidean Nam Bian in Glencoe at about 14:00 GMT on Saturday.The climbers were caught up in the avalanche on Bidean Nam Bian in Glencoe at about 14:00 GMT on Saturday.
One man survived and a 24-year-old woman, from the Durham area, was taken to hospital with serious head injuries. She remains in a critical condition.One man survived and a 24-year-old woman, from the Durham area, was taken to hospital with serious head injuries. She remains in a critical condition.
Following a major search two men and two women were found dead, buried beneath the snow.Following a major search two men and two women were found dead, buried beneath the snow.
The Northern Constabulary has said that the relatives of the dead have been informed, and that the climbing party was made up of people from different parts of the UK.
The Reverend Moira Herkes of St Munda's Church, in the Highlands, said it was "the worst accident here for many years".The Reverend Moira Herkes of St Munda's Church, in the Highlands, said it was "the worst accident here for many years".
"It is very distressing, because people come here for pleasure and when something like this happens it hurts everyone involved," said Ms Herkes."It is very distressing, because people come here for pleasure and when something like this happens it hurts everyone involved," said Ms Herkes.
"This is a very beautiful place, but at times it can be very dangerous.""This is a very beautiful place, but at times it can be very dangerous."
It is understood the group were descending from a peak on the south side of the valley, when the slope they were on broke away.It is understood the group were descending from a peak on the south side of the valley, when the slope they were on broke away.
Five of them were swept down the mountain and engulfed by ice and snow.Five of them were swept down the mountain and engulfed by ice and snow.
John Grieve, leader of Glencoe mountain rescue team, which co-ordinated the search, said the alarm was initially raised by two climbers - who were not part of the group of six - when they discovered one of the casualties lying in the snow.John Grieve, leader of Glencoe mountain rescue team, which co-ordinated the search, said the alarm was initially raised by two climbers - who were not part of the group of six - when they discovered one of the casualties lying in the snow.
Soon after, police were contacted by the party's male survivor who told them more people were missing.Soon after, police were contacted by the party's male survivor who told them more people were missing.
A major search operation, involving two mountain rescue teams and police dogs, located the bodies of the climbers.A major search operation, involving two mountain rescue teams and police dogs, located the bodies of the climbers.
The male member of the party is safe and well.The male member of the party is safe and well.
Bidean Nam Bian is a Munro - a mountain higher than 3,000ft - with a number of different climbs.Bidean Nam Bian is a Munro - a mountain higher than 3,000ft - with a number of different climbs.
Mark Diggins, co-ordinator of the Scottish Avalanche Information Service, said weather conditions were fairly dry and there had been little snow over the last four days.Mark Diggins, co-ordinator of the Scottish Avalanche Information Service, said weather conditions were fairly dry and there had been little snow over the last four days.
But he added: "An avalanche is possible to be triggered by a single person."But he added: "An avalanche is possible to be triggered by a single person."
Anyone who is concerned about relatives climbing in the area is advised to contact Northern Constabulary's control room on 01463 715555.Anyone who is concerned about relatives climbing in the area is advised to contact Northern Constabulary's control room on 01463 715555.