Summary
A fire at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, during New Year's Eve celebrations resulted in many young people suffering severe burns. The regional hospital in Sion treated a large number of these patients and faced challenges due to the high number of injuries and the holiday season. The hospital provided urgent care, but many patients were transferred to other facilities for specialized treatment.
Key Facts
- The fire occurred at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on New Year's Eve.
- Many injured people, mostly around 20 years old, suffered severe burns.
- The hospital in Sion, close to the resort, took in several dozen injured patients.
- Despite being busy during the holidays, hospital staff responded quickly, including many who were not scheduled to work.
- The hospital does not have a specialized burn unit and reached full capacity.
- About 80 seriously injured people arrived at the hospital within three hours.
- As of the report, 30 seriously injured patients remained at the hospital.
- Recovery for the severely burned patients will take several months, but there is hope due to their youth and vitality.
