A FARMER from near Northallerton has died after a climbing accident in the Lake District.

Alan Turner, 54, from Winton, Northallerton, incurred fatal injuries after falling while climbing Great Gable in Cumbria.

Another man, also thought to be in his 50s from the County Durham area, was seriously injured.

The pair, who are believed to have been climbing together, were found by dog walkers at around 1.30pm yesterday.

The Mountain Rescue team attended and the climbers were airlifted to hospital.

Mr Turner was pronounced dead, however the second man remains in a stable condition in West Cumberland Hospital.