Explosion at Bar in Swiss resort town, several feared dead

January 1, 2026

An explosion occurred early Thursday morning at a restaurant in Crans-Montana, a renowned luxury Alpine ski resort town in Switzerland. Several people are reported to have been killed in the blast, and many others were injured. Swiss police have confirmed the incident. However, the reason behind the explosion is yet to be revealed.

Explosion and fire were reported at Le Constellation Bar in the Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on New Year’s Eve.

Police and emergency teams are on the scene conducting rescue operations. The injured have been taken to the hospital. Police say they are currently investigating the cause of the explosion.

Gaëtan Lathion, a spokesperson for the police in the southwestern Swiss canton of Valais, told the media that “the cause of the explosion is not yet clear. He added that several people were injured and several others lost their lives in the incident.”