During the New Year celebrations in Switzerland, a news has come out which has shocked the whole world. The atmosphere full of happiness and enthusiasm turned into screams when a terrible accident took place in a bar in Switzerland’s famous tourist destination Cross-Montana. Just when people were wishing each other on New Year’s Eve, a massive explosion and subsequent fire claimed dozens of lives.
A sudden massive explosion during the New Year party shook the entire area, mourning spread due to the painful death of 40 people.
This heart-wrenching incident happened at ‘Constellation Bar’ located in Cross-Montana at around 1:30 am local time. According to eyewitnesses and the local administration, New Year celebrations were going on in the bar when suddenly a massive explosion occurred. The intensity of this explosion was so much that the people present there did not even get a chance to recover. According to initial information, at least 40 people have lost their lives in this tragedy, while more than 100 people are said to be seriously injured. Hearing the screams of the injured, the people nearby also got scared. Based on the investigation so far, the police have clarified that this was not a terrorist attack, but efforts are on to find out the real reason for the blast.
The rescue team used all its might to rescue people from the bar engulfed in flames, helicopters had to be called to airlift the injured.
Immediately after the blast, a massive fire broke out in the bar, videos of which are also going viral on social media. In the footage, horrific flames and smoke can be seen inside the bar. As soon as the information was received, relief and rescue teams immediately reached the spot. Considering the seriousness of the situation, several ambulances were deployed and the help of ‘Air-Glaciers’ helicopters was taken to transport the seriously burnt and injured people to the hospital. The fire brigade personnel brought the fire under control after a lot of effort, but by then huge damage had been done. At present, the entire emphasis of the administration is on providing the best treatment to the injured.
Police denied any kind of terrorist conspiracy behind the accident, government expressed deep sorrow over this terrible tragedy.
The Swiss government and the local police administration have clarified their position regarding this incident. Police have said that it is too early to say anything about the cause of the fire that broke out during the celebration, but initial investigation has not found any indication of any kind of terrorist activity or attack. At the same time, Guy Parmelin, head of Switzerland’s Federal Department of Economic Affairs and Education, has expressed deep grief over this incident. He said that what should have been a moment of joy and celebration turned into a terrible mourning on the very first day of the year. The Federal Council has expressed deep shock over this tragic incident and expressed condolences to the victims.
The administration issued a helpline number to help the injured and the families of the deceased, forensic teams are engaged in the investigation to collect evidence.
Since a large number of tourists were present in Cross-Montana on the occasion of New Year, the administration has made special arrangements to identify the victims and assist their families. The police have issued an emergency helpline number 0848 112 117, so that relatives can get information about their loved ones. Apart from this, a press conference has also been announced to give detailed information about the incident. At present the police and investigating agencies are trying to get to the bottom of the matter. Forensic teams are collecting evidence from the spot and eyewitnesses are being interrogated to find out what mistake led to this horrific accident.
