A major accident occurred due to an explosion and fire in a bar during the New Year celebrations in Switzerland’s famous city of Crans-Montana. Many people died in this accident, while many others are said to be seriously injured. There was chaos in the area after the accident.

According to Wallace Canton Police, during New Year’s Eve celebrations, one or more explosions took place in a bar named ‘Le Constellation’ in Cross-Montana, after which a massive fire broke out there. This fire broke out at around 1:30 in the night. A large number of people were present in the bar at that time.

Police spokesperson issued statement
Police spokesman Gaetan Lathian told AFP that the cause of the explosion was not clear at the moment. He said that many people have been injured in this incident and the death of many people has been confirmed. As soon as information about the accident was received, a large number of relief and rescue teams reached the spot. Several ambulances were deployed, while the help of Air-Glaciers helicopters was also taken to take the injured to the hospital. Fire fighters worked hard to control the fire.

#BREAKING: Explosion and fire reported at Le Constellation Bar in Swiss Ski-Resort town of Crans-Montana, Switzerland during New Year’s Eve. Several people reportedly killed and critically injured. More details awaited. pic.twitter.com/QDzRrhVUJM

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Helpline number released
The police has issued a helpline number 0848 112 117 for the families of the victims. Also, it has been announced that a press conference will be organized at 10 am to give information about the matter.

At present, police and investigating agencies are busy investigating the entire matter. The reasons behind the explosion are being investigated. A large number of tourists had come to Cross-Montana to celebrate the New Year. Forensic teams are collecting evidence from the spot and people present in the bar are being interrogated.

Heavy rains continue to wreak havoc in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. Half a dozen houses were hit by debris in the Kuntari ward of Nandanagar Nagar Panchayat on Wednesday night, in which ten people were reported missing. Among them, 8 people have gone missing in Kuntari Laga Pali and 2 in Dhurma.

According to Chamoli District Disaster Management Center, two people have been rescued safely in this incident. NDRF and SDRF teams have reached the spot for relief and rescue operations. People have been asked to take shelter in safe places.

Trading face of landslides

According to information received from Chamoli District Disaster Management Center, this incident in Kuntari ward of Nandanagar stems from landslides due to heavy rains. Many houses were badly damaged due to debris and the lives of families were in crisis.

The CMO has sent a medical team with three 108 ambulances on the spot. The administration has intensified relief and rescue operations at the scene. Efforts are being made on a war footing to save the people trapped in the debris.

Relief teams are engaged day and night in search of missing people. Even a fortnight ago, about 16 houses had come under danger due to the land and deep cracks in the same ward. At that time 64 people were safely evacuated and transferred to relief camps.

List of missing people in accident

According to the information, Kunwar Singh (42 years) son Balwant Singh, Kanta Devi, wife Kunwar Singh (38), Vikas and Vishal son Kunwar Singh (10 years), Narendra Singh son Kutal Singh (40), Jagdamba Prasad son Khyali Ram (70), Bhagi Devi wife Jagdamba Prasad (65) are missing.

2 people are reported missing in village Dhurma of Tehsil Ghat Nandanagar. These include the names of Guman Singh son Chandra Singh (age 75) and Mamta Devi wife Vikram Singh (age 38).

River flood havoc in Mokh Valley

The flood of Mokh river in Dhurma village in Mokh Valley of Nandanagar has also wreaked havoc. Half a dozen houses were completely ruined due to flood debris. The local administration has issued an alert in the affected areas and has intensified the work of transferring people to safe places.

Relief work fast, Administration alert

The district administration has given instructions to provide immediate relief material for the affected families. NDRF and SDRF teams are conducting rescue operations in landslide affected areas. The Meteorological Department has issued an alert for heavy rain for the next few days in many districts of Uttarakhand including Chamoli, which has caused a risk of landslides and floods.