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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 […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA January 1, 2026