Crans-Montana, Switzerland: A powerful explosion tore through a popular bar in the luxury Alpine ski resort town of Crans-Montana in the early hours of Thursday, killing multiple people and injuring others, reported The Guardian.
The blast occurred at approximately 1:30 am local time (00:30 GMT) at Le Constellation, a bar frequented by tourists and revellers celebrating the New Year’s Eve festivities.
Authorities from the Valais canton police responded rapidly to the scene after the explosion, which also sparked a fire that engulfed parts of the building. Spokesperson Gaetan Lathion, as reported by AFP, described the blast’s cause as “of unknown origin” and confirmed that there were both fatalities and injuries, though precise numbers have not yet been released.
Images shared by local media showed flames rising from the scene with emergency personnel working amid heavy smoke. Injured victims were transported to nearby hospitals, and the area was cordoned off as investigators searched for clues.
People in the resort town were celebrating the transition into 2026 when the explosion shook the area. Swiss authorities have not yet confirmed a motive or whether foul play is suspected.
