""The fire started around 1:30 a.m. this morning in a bar called "'Le Constellation,'" police spokesperson Gaetan Lathion said. "More than a hundred people were in the building, and we are seeing many injured and many dead." "We're just at the beginning of our investigation, but this is a internationally renown ski resort with lots of tourists," Lathion said. "We are seeing many injured and many dead.""
"Police said the blast occurred at around 1:30 a.m. (0030 UTC/GMT) local time at Le Constellation, a venue popular with tourists, as visitors were ringing in the New Year. A police spokesperson said more than 100 people had been in the bar at the time of the incident. Police, firefighters and several helicopters were on site in the aftermath. The reason for the explosion was initially given to be "unknown.""
A powerful blast tore through Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana at about 1:30 a.m. local time during New Year celebrations, killing several dozen and injuring many. More than 100 people were in the venue when the explosion occurred. Emergency services including police, firefighters and multiple helicopters responded and the area was sealed off. Authorities imposed a no-fly zone over the resort and closed the scene for investigation. The initial cause of the blast was reported as unknown. Investigators said they were at the beginning of inquiries at an internationally renowned ski resort with many tourists.
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