The Mourne Mountains

The Ambulance Service said a group of young people are involved in a weather related incident, but could not say if it was linked to any school or youth group.

Mourne Councillor Henry Reilly said around ten ambulances are waiting at the Head Road near Annalong.

“It is not clear what is happening but it could be young people suffering exposure.”

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SDLP councillor Colin McGrath said helicopter, coastguard, medical and ambulance responses are all in place.

“Please God all will be ok,” he added.

One woman said on Facebook: “I was coming over the mountain from Rathfriland at approx 11 am and weather was wild. Rain and wind and flooding on the roads. Car got buffed about it was so bad.”

Another poster said two helicopters landed at Annalong harbour.

Mr Reilly added: “Henry Reilly The authorities are taking it very serious whatever is going on. Its like a winters day so imagine what its like in the high Mournes. Nightmare.”