A bar explosion at round 1.30am on New Years Eve in the upmarket ski resort of Crans Montana Switzerland has killed “several dozen” with close to 100 injured.
The bar fire happed at Le Constellation bar and lounge with reports of New Years revellers trapped in the building. No cause has been identified as yet, though unconfirmed reports suggest fireworks may have played a part. Authorities do not believe it was a terrorist attack.
The police have also confirmed at a press conference that “several dozen” have died in the explosion, many will be tourists from different countries.
“Several dozen people are presumed dead” said Frédéric Gisler, police commander for canton Valais, at the press conference at 10am on Thursday local time.
The injured have been transported to numerous hospitals, many with severe critical burns. 10 helicopters, 40 ambulances and 150 responders attended the scene and the intensive care unit of the main Valais hospital is now full.
.A no fly zone is in play over Crans Montana.
This is a developing story with more to come.
