Swiss ski resort bar blast kills around 40 people
Around 40 people have been killed and about 100 injured after an explosion and fire tore through a crowded bar during New Year celebrations in the Swiss ski resort of Crans Montana.The blast happened at about 1:30 a.m. local time at the Le Constellation bar, which was packed with revelers marking the New Year. Emergency services deployed a large response, including helicopters and dozens of ambulances, as rescuers worked through the night to evacuate and treat victims, many of whom suffered severe burns.Police have sealed off the area around the bar and imposed a temporary no fly zone, while a helpline has been set up for families seeking information about loved ones. Authorities say several nationalities are among the dead and injured, reflecting the bar’s popularity with tourists in the upscale Alpine resort.Officials have said there is no indication of […]
