[Ammi]

Several people have been killed and others injured when an explosion ripped through a bar in the luxury Alpine ski resort town of Crans-Montana, Swiss police said early on Thursday.

“There has been an explosion of unknown origin,” Gaetan Lathion, a police spokesperson in Wallis canton in southwestern Switzerland, told AFP.

“There are several injured, and several dead.”

He said the explosion took place at about 1:30am (0030 GMT) in a bar called Le Constellation, which is popular with tourists, as revellers rang in the new year.

The BBC also reported that several people were killed and others injured in the blast, citing police.

[Parmy]

The West really does need to wise up and face the fact that bit is at war with the world's terrorists.

[Ammi]

…it’s still a developing story but some latest reported updates…

"Several" people have been killed by a fire in a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana
The fire began at around 01:30 (00:30 GMT) in a bar called Le Constellation, police say
The cause is not known, although police initially said there had been an explosion. Local reports say there may have been pyrotechnics involved - but that is unconfirmed


What we know - and don't know - so far
published at 07:28
07:28
This is a breaking story, with emergency services still responding to the fire in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana - here's the latest:
What we know
"Several people" have been killed, and others injured, after an explosion in a bar, Swiss police say
The explosion happened in Crans-Montana in the Valais region, a region popular with tourists
The blast occurred at 01:30 local time at the Constellation Bar, during New Year's Eve celebrations
What we don't know
Exactly how many people have died - we expect an update from police shortly
The nationalities of those involved
What caused the explosion - local reports suggest pyrotechnics, though this is unconfirmed
The exact number of people in the bar. Police tell local media it was more than 100

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8xdxvj2qjdt

[bots]

a busy night in a huge bar where people are trapped and can't get out is a nightmare

[In the Drunk Tank]

They're now saying 'several dozens' killed, absolutely horrific

[bots]

Originally Posted by In the Drunk Tank

They're now saying 'several dozens' killed, absolutely horrific

you know what bars are like on new year, it's going to have been absolutely jam packed and when panic sets in, it's just devastation

[Ammi]

What we know so far

Police have confirmed that “several dozen” people have died in the explosion, with around 100 injured.

The Italian foreign ministry have said information from Swiss police suggested about 40 deaths, but police were not more specific than “dozens” at the press conference.

At around 1.30am local time, smoke was noted at the bar and emergency services were called. Fire and police patrols “rapidly reached the site”.

There were several hundred people affected by the blast, and from many different nationalities, officials have said. They said it will take time to uncover who has been killed and injured, and where they are from, with many nationalities likely to have been involved.

Firefighters have been mobilised from across the entire region, officials said.
Many victims have “severe burns”, officials added. The local hospitals’ intensive care units “are full” and some patients are having to be transferred to hospitals in other cantons for urgent care.

There is no suggestion that this was a terrorist attack, police confirmed.

The area has been completely closed off, and a no-fly zone has been imposed over Crans-Montana, police said in a statement.

A police official told this morning’s press conference that everyone involved in the operation is “stunned” by this “painful moment”.


https://www.theguardian.com/world/li...test-news-live

[The Human Santapede]

Originally Posted by Parmy

The West really does need to wise up and face the fact that bit is at war with the world's terrorists.

It’s not been mentioned it’s a terrorist attack. Let’s not jump the gun, until we actually know the cause. There are many other reasons an explosion happens.

But poor people, what an awful start to 2026 for them.

[bots]

there always seems to be a disaster on new years day

[The Human Santapede]

“ Around 40 people killed, Italian foreign ministry says, citing Swiss police”.

[Ammi]

…I think this update from around 30 minutes ago may be from a more local news reporting source…


[b]Dozens presumed dead in fire at new year party in Swiss resort

Swiss police have said “several tens of people” are presumed dead and about 100 are injured, most of them seriously, following a fire at a bar in an Alpine resort during a new year celebration.

The incident occurred at around 1.30am local time on Thursday in Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, 25 miles north of the Matterhorn.

Police said they cannot yet be more precise about fatalities as investigations continue at the scene and attempts are made to identify the victims and inform their families.

Local officials said the cause of the fire is not yet known but they have ruled out any kind of attack. Experts have not yet been able to go inside the building.

Officials called the blaze an “embrasement generalise” – a firefighting term describing how a blaze can trigger the release of combustible gases that can then ignite violently.

Helicopters and ambulances rushed to the scene to assist victims, including some from different countries.

The injured are so numerous that the intensive care unit and operating theatre at the regional hospital has quickly hit full capacity, local officials said.

In a region busy with tourists skiing on the slopes, the authorities have called on the local population to show caution in the coming days to avoid any accidents that could require medical resources that are already overwhelmed.

Speaking at a press conference in the hours after the incident, head of the regional government Mathias Renard said: “This evening should have been a moment of celebration and coming together, but it turned into a nightmare.

Valais Cantonal police commander Frederic Gisler said: “We are devastated.”

A reception centre and helpline have been set-up for impacted families.

https://www.impartialreporter.com/ne...-swiss-resort/

[Parmy]

Originally Posted by The Human Santapede

It’s not been mentioned it’s a terrorist attack. Let’s not jump the gun, until we actually know the cause. There are many other reasons an explosion happens.

But poor people, what an awful start to 2026 for them.

Was or wasn't, the statement still stands.

[arista]

Tragic, over 35
dead.

Had no guest list


Not a attack


The hospital is full

Ref: SkyNews and BBC news and GB news

[Cherry Christmas]

What a tragic start to 2026

[arista]

Originally Posted by Cherry Christmas

What a tragic start to 2026

I assume it was an overpopulated
club


Possible Brits were among them

[arista]

I assume they had a Gas Problem
That led to this Explosion.


Lady there
speaking on BBC News
said it is an old bar.

[arista]

It is Dumb

To use indoor Fireworks

That may have started this

[Livia]

Originally Posted by arista

It is Dumb

To use indoor Fireworks

That may have started this

Dumb, you're right. And only one exit. Tragic.

[arista]

Italy is saying over 40 dead

An Accident from a Firecracker?

Or from Birthday Candles on a Cake
that did not get to the guest

One was reporting a Burning Flesh smell,
as they escaped


From GB News reporter who has been
watching SkyNews Italy and reports in Italy

[The Human Santapede]

Originally Posted by Parmy

Was or wasn't, the statement still stands.

It has no bearing on this incident so has no place in this thread.

[Livia]

You have to admit, whenever we hear of a big explosion people's minds naturally go back to incidents like the Ariana Grande concert, the 7/7 bombings and related stuff. It's not like Islam isn't at war with us so people's initial reaction is always going to be terrorism.

[arista]

Originally Posted by The Human Santapede

It’s not been mentioned it’s a terrorist attack. Let’s not jump the gun, until we actually know the cause. There are many other reasons an explosion happens.

But poor people, what an awful start to 2026 for them.

Yes, it was not a terrorist attack.


SkyNews Italy
has put out more info.

[arista]

Possibly, Gas Cannisters Explode
Behind the Bar under a fire

[arista]

Originally Posted by bots

a busy night in a huge bar where people are trapped and can't get out is a nightmare

Sadly, a rush to escape the Fire

[Ammi]

…unconfirmed, one article reporting…

Pair in Le Constellation think candle may have set fire to ceiling
published at 12:51
12:51
BREAKING
French nationals Emma and Albane were ringing in the new year at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana when the fire broke out in the early hours of the morning.
The pair tell BFMTV they believe the blaze was the result of a candle being "held too close to the ceiling, which caught fire".
They claim one of the waitresses had put "birthday candles" on top of some champagne bottles, one of which was then held up.
"In a matter of seconds, the entire ceiling was ablaze. Everything was made of wood," they say.
They say the flames "started to rise very quickly", adding that "the entire ceiling was on fire, even the first floor was on fire" as they tried to make their way outside.
Evacuation was "very difficult", Emma and Albane say, because the escape route out of the room they were in was "narrow" and the stairs leading outside were "even narrower".
"We were very lucky," they add, saying there were "about 200 people trying to get out within 30 seconds through some very narrow steps".


https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/c8xdxvj2qjdt