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An examination is underway following a tragic accident at the Crans-montana ski resort in the Valais canton of Switzerland, which resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries earlier this week. The incident, which involved a chairlift malfunction, prompted families of the victims to request the appointment of a special prosecutor. However, Swiss authorities announced Friday they will not be assigning a special prosecutor, though they are bolstering resources for the ongoing investigation.
Swiss authorities have decided against appointing a special prosecutor to investigate the recent tragedy in Crans-Montana, a popular ski resort in the Valais canton. The decision, announced Friday morning by the Valais Public Prosecutor’s Office, comes after a request from attorneys representing families of the victims.
“The office determined there is no objective or legal basis to justify the appointment of a special prosecutor,” Prosecutor General Beatrice Pilloud stated in a released statement. The Prosecutor’s Office convened on January 19 to consider the request.
Despite declining a special prosecutor, the investigation will receive additional resources. “The Central Office of the Public Prosecutor’s Office of the Canton of Valais, which has been entrusted with the case, is competent in matters involving particular importance, including offenses related to major events or extraordinary events with significant media coverage,” officials said.
“The engagement of additional personnel, based on the financial support provided by the Council of State, is underway,” according to the statement. The move underscores the seriousness with which authorities are treating the investigation.
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