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.
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.
A force spokesman said: "Police can confirm a number of people were caught up in the avalanche. Searches are continuing in the area."
