Tragedy in Crans-Montana: explosion in a bar during New Year's Eve celebrations with dozens of victims
An explosion in the basement of a nightclub caused numerous deaths and injuries in a popular Swiss ski resort, with international rescue and investigations underway. A help line has been set up by the cantonal police on +41848112117, which can also be contacted from Italy.
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Several people died and others were injured after an explosion at a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana. The explosion occurred at 01.30 local time in theConstellation Bar, police told the BBC.
According to information from the Valais Cantonal Police, there were approximately 40 dead and 100 injured in the fire in the Constellation bar last night in Crans-Montana. The victims are not identifiable due to the severe burns they suffered. This was explained by the Farnesina in a note.
A collection point for family members has been set up at the conference centre, le Regent in Crans-Montana. A help line has been set up by the cantonal police on +41848112117, which can also be contacted from Italy.
The police also confirmed that the incident is not being treated as a terrorist attack. The explosion may have been caused by pyrotechnic devices, writes the Brick newspaper. Investigations are ongoing to ascertain the actual cause of the explosion, which occurred in the basement of the bar at around 1.30 a.m..
Police, fire brigade and helicopters are on the spot and the area is completely cordoned off, just as a no-fly zone has been imposed over Crans-Montana. At the time of the explosion there were more than 100 people in the restaurant: there is talk of around 100 injured.
