Swiss Ski Resort Bar Blast Live Updates: Several killed as explosion rocks bar in ski resort of Crans-Montana
Switzerland Ski Resort Bar Blast Today News Live Updates: The blast took place at 01:30 local time (00:30 GMT) in the Constellation Bar, the police told BBC in a statement.
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Police yet to ascertain cause of the blast: While Swiss news outlet Blick reported the fire may have been caused by the fireworks during a New Years Eve concert, Swiss police said the cause is unknown. The blast occurred at 1:30 am local time (00:30 GMT) at the Constellation Bar, where New Year’s Eve celebrations were underway. Unverified footage on social media showed a fire burning at the bar. A helpline for kin of people affected has already been set up, the police said. “The fire started around 1:30 a.m. this morning in a bar called ‘Le Constellation,’” police spokesperson Gaëtan Lathion said. “More than a hundred people were in the building, and we are seeing many injured and many dead.”A reception center and helpline have been setup for impacted families, Lathion said. “We’re just at the beginning of our investigation, but this is a internationally renown ski resort with lots of tourists,” Lathion said.
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Swiss resort scheduled to host speed skiing World Cup: Crans-Montana is a luxury ski resort town, located about two hours from the Swiss capital of Bern. The resort is due to host speed skiing event – the FIS World Cup at the end of January.
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“The fire started around 1:30 a.m. this morning in a bar called ‘Le Constellation,’” police spokesperson Gaëtan Lathion said. “More than a hundred people were in the building, and we are seeing many injured and many dead.”A reception center and helpline have been setup for impacted families, Lathion said. “We’re just at the beginning of our investigation, but this is an internationally renown ski resort with lots of tourists,” Lathion said.
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