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| Scottish Highland avalanche leaves two people unaccounted for | Scottish Highland avalanche leaves two people unaccounted for |
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| A number of people have been caught up in an avalanche in the Scottish Highlands and two are still being searched for, the Northern Constabulary said. | A number of people have been caught up in an avalanche in the Scottish Highlands and two are still being searched for, the Northern Constabulary said. |
| The avalanche was reported shortly after 12.30pm in the Chalamain Gap area of the Cairngorms. | The avalanche was reported shortly after 12.30pm in the Chalamain Gap area of the Cairngorms. |
| One man has been airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and mountain rescue teams are continuing their search for two other people, police said. | One man has been airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and mountain rescue teams are continuing their search for two other people, police said. |
| Police were being assisted by members of Cairngorm mountain rescue team, search and rescue dogs, RAF Lossiemouth's mountain rescue team and a helicopter. | Police were being assisted by members of Cairngorm mountain rescue team, search and rescue dogs, RAF Lossiemouth's mountain rescue team and a helicopter. |
| A force spokesman said: "Police can confirm a number of people were caught up in the avalanche. Searches are continuing in the area." | A force spokesman said: "Police can confirm a number of people were caught up in the avalanche. Searches are continuing in the area." |
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