Several Dead, 100 Injured In Explosion At Switzerland Bar During New Year Celebrations: What We Know So Far | India News
A New Year’s celebration at a bar in the Swiss Alps turned tragic after an explosion and subsequent fire broke out in the venue in the early hours of Thursday, killing several people and injuring many others. Swiss police said the incident took place around 1.30am at Le Constellation, a bar in the Alpine ski resort of Crans-Montana. Authorities emphasized that the details are preliminary and may change as investigations continue.
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What we know so far
- The fire broke out at around 1.30 in the morning during New Year’s celebrations at Le Constellation bar in Switzerland’s internationally renowned ski resort of Crans-Montana.
- According to police, more than 100 people were in the building at the time of the incident.
- Police confirmed that at least 10 people were killed and many others were injured. Authorities said they could not provide exact casualty figures at this stage.
- According to Swiss newspaper Blick, doctors warned that the death toll could rise to several dozen, while regional newspaper Le Nouvelliste announced that the incident resulted in a “heavy loss”.
- Shortly after the fire broke out, many burn victims began to be admitted to hospitals in the region. District councilor Mathias Renard said medical facilities were filling up quickly. “The intensive care unit and operating room at the regional hospital quickly reached full capacity.”
- Authorities initially described the incident as “an explosion of unknown whereabouts.” While the cause has not yet been confirmed, Swiss media reported that pyrotechnics used during the concert may have triggered the fire.
- The police emphasized that the investigation had just begun and that the incident was not considered to be related to terrorism.
- The area around the bar was closed and a no-fly zone declared over Crans-Montana as emergency services, including helicopters and ambulances, responded to the scene.
- Some of the victims are believed to be foreign nationals, police said.
About Crans-Montana
Authorities in Crans-Montana urged residents and visitors to exercise caution in the coming days, warning that emergency and medical services were already under severe strain. This attraction arises because the area is busy with tourists during the peak ski season.
The resort is located in the heart of the Swiss Alps, approximately 40 kilometers north of the Matterhorn, one of the most famous Alpine peaks, and approximately 130 kilometers south of Zurich.
Crans-Montana has a population of approximately 10,000. According to the municipality’s website, its highest point reaches an altitude of approximately 3,000 meters; It is stated here that local authorities are trying to diversify the region’s economy by reducing dependence on tourism and attracting high-tech research and development.
The municipality was established on January 1, 2017, following the merger of several towns. It covers an area of 590 hectares, stretching from the Rhône Valley to the Plaine Morte glacier.
