Around 40 dead and 115 injured in Swiss ski resort bar fire
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More than 100 people were in the bar at the time of the explosion, Swiss media outlet Blick is reporting, citing a police spokesperson. As a reminder, police have told us that "several" people have been killed - but we don't have a precise number.
Switzerland's Crans Montana Resort Blast Today Live News Updates: The blast took place at 01:30 local time (00:30 GMT) in the Constellation Bar.
An explosion was reported Tuesday at the facility that was recently rebranded as the Bristol Health & Rehab Center.
Many young people are believed to be among the victims; one student tells the BBC he arrived at the bar expecting to celebrate, only to find a scene of chaos.