Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:54am on 01 Jan 2026,Thursday International
Several people were killed and many others were injured after a blast hit a luxury bar in Switzerland during New Year’s Eve celebrations. The explosion happened at Le Constellation Bar and Lounge in the ski resort town of Crans-Montana, where large crowds had gathered. Police said the cause of the blast is still unknown. Some local media reports suggested fireworks at a concert may have triggered it, but officials have not confirmed this. Videos on social media showed heavy smoke rising from the building after the incident. A police spokesman said a helpline has been set up for families of those affected. Crans-Montana is a popular tourist destination in the Swiss Alps. (PC: IndiaToday)
