Overview
- Valais cantonal police confirmed multiple fatalities and injuries after an early-morning blast at the Crans-Montana resort.
- Police spokesperson Gaetan Lathion told AFP that the origin of the explosion is still unknown.
- The incident was reported to have occurred at around 1:30 a.m. local time.
- Emergency crews remain at the scene conducting rescue and recovery operations.
- Crans-Montana is a major Alpine destination in the canton of Valais, drawing significant tourist traffic during the ski season.