Several killed and injured after explosion in a bar in Swiss ski resort

Several killed and injured after explosion in a bar in Swiss ski resort, police said. A violent fire ravaged Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s Eve celebrations. There are fatalities and injuries, according to the Valais police, who have not yet provided a precise toll.

A blast of unknown origin preceded the fire. Numerous emergency services are at the scene of the tragedy and hospitals in French-speaking Switzerland are on standby to receive the injured, many of whom have severe burns.