On New Year's Eve 2026, disaster struck the upscale ski resort of Crans-Montana in the Swiss Alps, as an explosion and subsequent fire ravaged the popular bar, Le Constellation. With a death toll of over 40, including many young revelers, and 115 others injured, the tragedy has left Switzerland and the world in shock. We also hear from witnesses and survivors who describe the harrowing scenes at the scene. Stay tuned for all the latest updates on the tragedy.


40 Dead, Over 100 Injured In Swiss Alps Bar Fire | Tragedy 'Unprecedented'

Swiss Alps: When a massive landslide buried his Swiss village and destroyed his family’s three-generation hotel in May, Lukas Kalbermatten initially felt numb -but quickly shifted focus to rebuilding. 


Swiss Alps: Swiss Village Buried by Massive Landslide 

The world's longest passenger train, with about two kilometres in length and roughly 100 linked coaches, recently traversed the Swiss Alps. At a celebration of the 175th anniversary of Switzerland's renowned railway system, Rhaetian Railway (RhB) claimed that the train had broken the record for the longest passenger train in the world.

WATCH: World’s longest passenger train passes through Swiss Alps

In yet another discovery which may take you to the prehistoric era, the fossils of three ichthyosaurs have been found in Swiss Alps, a study said on Thursday. The ichthyosaurs are giant marine reptiles, which patrolled primordial oceans.

Revisiting prehistoric era: Fossils of 3 ichthyosaurs including giant tooth found in Swiss Alps, says study

Five people died when a glider and a small plane crashed in the Swiss Alps at the weekend, police said Monday, adding that they were investigating whether the two accidents were linked.

Switzerland: Five killed in plane and glider crash in Swiss Alps

French electro artist Teho performed a set in an unusual setting in last April, at an altitude of 3000 metres amid the snowy peaks of the Swiss Alps.

Climb up and dance: electro artist performs on top of a Swiss mountain

Swiss violinist, Debora Vonwiller, performed on Wednesday (May 6) in front of the residents of a Retirement Homes Foundation in Zurich, bringing at least one of them to tears. The care home's residents are all over 65 years old and have hardly left their apartments for weeks.

Swiss violinist plays music for elderly during coronavirus lockdown

French artist presents stunning grass piece in the Swiss Alps

An avalanche at a ski station in the Swiss Alps buried several people on Tuesday, regional police said, as local media reported that more than 10 people may have been submerged.

Several people 'buried' in avalanche at Swiss ski station

Fred Fugen and Vince Reffet took more than 100 practice flights to perfect the hazardous stunt with pilot Philippe Bouvier and co-ordinator and navigator Yves Rossy.

Watch: Wingsuit fliers' spectacular entry into plane over Alps

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