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Swiss Resort Inferno: About 40 Killed in New Year Explosion

A devastating explosion and fire tore through a crowded bar at the Crans‑Montana ski resort on New Year’s Eve leaving roughly 40 people dead and about 100 wounded as emergency teams mount a major rescue and investigators seek the cause

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40 - Estimated dead in Swiss ski resort bar fire

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"If asked whether to prosecute a former President based on the same facts today, I would do so regardless of whether that President was a Republican or a Democrat." — Jack Smith

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Swiss resort inferno: Around 40 dead and 100 injured

A catastrophic NYE explosion and fire at a bar in the Crans‑Montana ski resort has left scores dead and many more wounded. Authorities are treating the scene as a major emergency while investigations and rescue operations continue amid mounting casualty counts.

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