- Around 40 people were killed, and at least 115 were injured after a fire broke out shortly after midnight during New Year’s Eve celebrations at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, a luxury ski and golf resort in southwestern Switzerland.
- Many victims were foreign nationals, including Italians and French citizens. Identification is ongoing using dental and DNA records due to the severe burns sustained by many victims.
- Survivors described panicked scenes as the fire spread rapidly through the basement bar. People smashed windows and climbed staircases to escape, with some using furniture to break out of the building.
- Emergency services, including helicopters and ambulances, were deployed. Hospitals in the region quickly reached full capacity, with some victims transported to specialized burn units in Lausanne, Zurich, France, and Italy.
- Swiss authorities have ruled out terrorism. An investigation is ongoing to determine the exact cause and whether safety measures were followed.
Around 40 People Dead and 115 Injured in Fire at Swiss Ski Resort Bar During New Year’s Eve
