Crans-Montana Bar Blast: Swiss Police Rule Out Terror Angle

Brief By timesnownews / 6:49 PM on 01 Jan 2026

Swiss authorities are probing a deadly explosion and fire at a Crans-Montana bar during New Year celebrations that killed about 40 people and injured nearly 100. Police said early fears of terrorism were unfounded, with no links established. Investigators are examining the blaze’s origin, as reports suggest pyrotechnics at a concert may have triggered the incident. Authorities urged calm locally.