Two men die in separate falls on Mourne Mountains, Co Down

Two men have tragically died after falling on the Mourne Mountains.

Belfast Live has reported that the two men died in separate incidents while hiking on the popular Co Down mountain.

The fatal incidents occurred within an hour of each other.

In a statement issued by the PSNI, Inspector Frances McCullough said: “Police received a request for assistance after a male was reported to have fallen while walking on Wee Binnian shortly before midday and received a further request for assistance after a male was reported to have fallen while walking on Slieve Commedagh shortly before 1pm.

“Police and other emergency services responded but unfortunately both men died at the scene. The deaths are not being treated as suspicious.

“A third male was also rescued from the Mountains with a suspected broken ankle following a fall close to the Saddle at around 2.30pm.”

The police have not released details on how the men died. There were very windy conditions in the Co Down mountain range today, however.