Several killed after explosion in Swiss ski resort barpublished at 06:16 GMT
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Several people have been killed, and others are injured, after an explosion in a bar in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, police say.
The blast occurred at 01:30 local time (00:30 GMT) in the Constellation Bar, police said in a statement to the BBC.
Unverified footage circulating on social media showed a fire burning at a bar where New Year’s Eve celebrations had been taking place.
A helpline for families of those affected has been set up, police said.
Crans-Montana is a luxury ski resort town located in the heart of the Swiss Alps, approximately two hours from the Swiss capital of Bern.
