A New Year’s festivity in the Swiss Alps turned tragic early Monday morning as an explosion ripped through Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, leaving multiple people dead and injured [[1]]. The blast, of currently unknown origin, prompted a massive emergency response, with at least four helicopters dispatched to the upscale resort town [[2]]. Authorities are currently working to determine the cause of the explosion and assess the full extent of the casualties as the examination continues [[3]].
Several people were killed and others injured early Monday morning when an explosion ripped through a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, according to Swiss police.
The incident, which occurred around 1:30 a.m. local time at Le Constellation, a popular bar with tourists, prompted a large-scale emergency response, including at least four helicopters and numerous ambulances.
“There was an explosion of unknown origin,” Gaëtan Lathion, a police spokesperson for the canton of Valais, told the Associated Press. “There are several injured and several fatalities,” he added, confirming that rescue operations were still underway.
The explosion took place as many were celebrating the arrival of the New Year, making the resort town a focal point for holiday festivities.
Images circulating in Swiss media show the bar engulfed in flames, with emergency crews working to contain the blaze and assist those affected.
🇨🇭⚡ Several people were ki!!ed and others injured after an explosion tore through a bar in the luxury Alpine ski resort of Crans-Montana, Swiss police say.
A cantonal police spokesperson told AFP that the blast was of unknown origin while confirming multiple fatalities. pic.twitter.com/GGbEOvvKrk
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