Overview
- The blast struck around 1:30 a.m. at the Le Constellation bar in the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana.
- Valais cantonal police spokesperson Gaëtan Lathon reported multiple injuries and deaths, with at least two fatalities reported by Blick citing police.
- Initial findings indicate one or more explosions of unknown origin that were followed by a major fire.
- Emergency crews, including Air-Glaciers helicopters, were deployed overnight to support rescue operations.
- Authorities opened a family helpline at 0848 112 117 and scheduled a news conference for 10:00 local time.