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Swiss police believe around 40 died at Swiss bar explosion, Italy says

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Posted on January 1, 2026

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ROME, Jan 1 (Reuters) - Swiss police believe around 40 people died and 100 were injured in a fire during a New Year's Eve party in the resort town of Crans-Montana, the Italian Foreign Ministry said

Swiss Police Report 40 Dead in Crans-Montana Bar Explosion

ROME, Jan 1 (Reuters) - Swiss police believe around 40 people died and 100 were injured in a fire during a New Year's Eve party in the resort town of Crans-Montana, the Italian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Thursday.

It added that the blaze was not thought to have been caused by arson. The victims could not be immediately identified because of the severity of their burns, the ministry added.

(Reporting by Crispian BalmerEditing by Gareth Jones)

Key Takeaways

Swiss police report 40 fatalities in Crans-Montana bar explosion.
100 people were injured during the New Year's Eve party.
Italian Foreign Ministry confirms no arson suspected.
Victims remain unidentified due to severe burns.
Incident occurred in a Swiss resort town.

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