Overview
- An explosion of unknown origin ignited a fire at the Le Constellation bar in central Crans-Montana around 1:30 a.m.
- Local media report about 40 dead and at least 100 injured, and authorities caution that the figures remain provisional.
- Cantonal Attorney General Béatrice Pillu said terrorism is not suspected and identified arson as the priority hypothesis.
- Rhône FM and other outlets cited possible pyrotechnics-related blasts, a scenario police have not confirmed.
- Police indicated foreign nationals may be among the victims, while Russia’s embassy reported no information on Russian casualties.