Blast in Swiss Bar During New Year Celebrations, Several Feared Dead

A powerful explosion rocked a popular bar, Le Constellation, in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, during New Year celebrations early Thursday morning. Multiple casualties and injuries have been reported, though exact numbers are yet to be confirmed.

Post Published By: Sona Saini

Updated : 1 January 2026, 12:22 PM IST

Switzerland Shocked as Explosion Hits Crans-Montana Bar on New Year’s Eve

Bern: As the world celebrated the New Year, tragic news emerged from Crans-Montana, Switzerland. A powerful explosion rocked a bar called Le Constellation in the early hours of Thursday morning, reportedly killing several people and injuring many others. The bar is popular with tourists, and a large number of people were present to celebrate the New Year.

Time of the Incident and Initial Circumstances

According to police, the explosion occurred at approximately 1:30 AM (0030 GMT). The cause of the blast is not yet clear, but given the intensity and location of the explosion, authorities are treating it as a serious incident. Initial reports indicate that several people have been killed and many are seriously injured. The injured have been rushed to nearby hospitals.

Relief and Rescue Operations Underway

Police and emergency teams arrived at the scene immediately after the explosion. Rescue and relief operations are ongoing. Police have cordoned off the entire area for security reasons and sealed off the surrounding vicinity. Authorities are investigating how and why the explosion occurred.

Local Reaction and Potential Threats

The incident has caused fear and panic among locals and tourists. A large number of people were present in the bar at the time of the explosion, as they were celebrating the New Year. Police have urged people to stay away from the area and not to obstruct the relief efforts.

Severity of the Explosion

Some of those injured in the blast are reported to be in critical condition. Police and rescue teams are working continuously to ensure that all injured receive immediate medical attention and that the deceased are identified as quickly as possible. This explosion has raised security concerns in the city and among tourists.

Overall, New Year's celebrations in Switzerland turned into a tragedy. Police and emergency teams are conducting a thorough investigation into the incident and are dedicating all their resources to assisting those affected. The cause of the accident and the exact number of fatalities have not yet been confirmed.