Several people have been killed and others injured after a fire at a new year’s party at an Alpine ski resort in southern Switzerland, a police spokesperson said.
“This morning, January 1, 2026, a fire broke out around 1:30 a.m. at Le Constellation lounge bar in Crans-Montana in the canton of Valais,” said Gaetan Lathion, spokesperson for Valais police.
“There are several injuries and several fatalities.”
Police did not give an exact figure for those killed and injured, or further details on the cause of the fire, in an area known for high-end holiday resorts.
A press conference will be held with police and the canton’s public prosecutor at around 10 a.m. (4 a.m. ET).
This is a developing story and will be updated.