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Swiss police identify 16 more bodies after deadly New Year’s Eve bar fire

Swiss police identify 16 more bodies after deadly New Year’s Eve bar fire

Summary

Swiss police have identified 16 more people who died in a bar fire on New Year's Eve, where a total of 40 people lost their lives. The fire took place at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, and has left the local community deeply shocked. Efforts continue to identify all the victims, with two bar managers currently under investigation for possible negligence.

Key Facts

  • A deadly fire broke out on New Year's Eve at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, killing 40 people.
  • Swiss police have identified 16 additional victims of the fire, bringing the total identified to 24.
  • The identified include 10 Swiss nationals, 2 Italians, and individuals from Italy-UAE, Romania, France, and Turkiye.
  • Among the victims were three young Swiss girls aged 14 and 15.
  • The fire also injured about 119 people, with some suffering severe burns.
  • The bar managers are under investigation for possible negligence-related offenses.
  • The incident has caused significant distress in the local community.
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