Dozens Killed, 100 Injured as Basement Blast Triggers Fire at Crans-Montana Bar During New Year Celebrations

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:02am on 01 Jan 2026,Thursday India Global

At least dozens of people died and about 100 were injured after a blast sparked a major fire at a luxury bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on New Year’s Eve. Police said the explosion happened in the basement of Le Constellation Bar and Lounge while more than 150 people were inside for celebrations. Authorities said the case is being treated as a fire and not a terror attack. The cause is still unknown, though local media mentioned fireworks during a concert. Hospitals in the area were flooded with burn patients. A family helpline was opened and a no-fly zone was placed over the resort. (PC: X)

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