Antonio Tajani Reports 47 Dead in Switzerland Bar Fire
Switzerland entered five days of national mourning as authorities launched a criminal negligence investigation into a bar fire that killed 47 people in Crans-Montana.Guy Parmelin described the New Year's tragedy as one of the most traumatic events in Swiss history after illegal indoor pyrotechnics allegedly ignited the wooden ceiling.Ursula von der Leyen activated the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to coordinate medical aid for 115 injured survivors, including citizens of
France and
Italy.
Published:1 Jan |Updated:Thursday