Several killed in fire at New Year’s party in Swiss ski resort, police say

January 1, 2026 12:33 pm

Several people have been killed and others injured after a fire at a new year’s party at an Alpine ski resort in southern Switzerland, a police spokesperson said.

“This morning, January 1, 2026, a fire broke out around 1:30 a.m. at Le Constellation lounge bar in Crans Montana in the canton of Valais,” said Gaetan Lathion, spokesperson for Valais police.

“There are several injuries and several fatalities.”

Source: CNN
--Agencies

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