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On New Year's Day at 1:30 a.m., a fire broke out at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, killing around 40 people and injuring over 100, many seriously. The blaze, likely caused by fountain candles on champagne bottles, rapidly engulfed the basement venue. Identification of victims is ongoing, with authorities ruling out an attack.
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A fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on January 1 resulted in 40 deaths and over 100 injuries. Victims included teenagers from multiple countries. Authorities suspect negligence related to candles and safety measures; investigations are ongoing. A national day of mourning is planned for January 9.
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A fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana on New Year’s Day resulted in 40 deaths and 116 injuries. Authorities believe festive sparklers ignited the blaze. Most victims are still hospitalized, and a criminal investigation is underway into the bar managers.
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A train traveling from Spiez to Brig in Switzerland derailed near Goppenstein after an avalanche. Emergency services evacuated around 30 people, with injuries reported. The line is closed until at least Tuesday morning as investigations continue.