Hillwalker dies on Ben Nevis

A hillwalker has died after falling ill on the UK’s tallest mountain.

Ambulance crews were alerted to the incident on Ben Nevis at around 5.45pm on Monday evening.

Police and Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team went onto the hill to help and the coastguard helicopter was sent to the scene.

The man was airlifted off the slopes however unfortunately he could not be saved.

None of his details have been released.