31 h. ago Hundreds descend on makeshift memorial for Swiss ski resort fire after 40 die

A makeshift memorial has emerged for the dozens of people killed in last night's horrific ski resort fire that's killed about 40 people.

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34 h. ago Le Constellation bar fire in Switzerland: what we know so far

Investigators say no indication of terrorism or arson after 40 people die and 115 are injured in blazeSwitzerland ski resort fire – latest updatesDozens of people are presumed dead and about 115 injured, many of them seriously, after a fire at a bar in the Swiss Alps during a new year celebration at a luxury ski resort.The blaze ripped through the packed bar, Le Constellation, early on Thursday in Crans-Montana, one of the top-ranked ski destinations in Europe, which lies about 25 miles (40km) north-west of Zermatt. Continue reading...

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38 h. ago Inside the 'playground for super rich' Swiss resort where 40 died in horror fire

The blaze broke out in the basement of the Le Constellation Bar and Lounge in Crans-Montana, Valais, Switzerland, in the early hours of New Year's Day

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40 h. ago Terrifying moment flames billow from ski resort bar in Crans

THIS is the terrifying moment a fire breaks out after a deadly explosion at a popular ski resort bar in Switzerland. Dozens of people have died and at least 100 were injured in the horror New Year's Eve blast inside a tourist bar in Crans-Montana, Valais. Footage from outside the Alpine bar shows raging flames coming...

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4 d. ago Dad of four dies after choking during eating contest at family resort where staff ‘did nothing to help him’

A DAD tragically died after choking during a watermelon-eating game at a family resort as staff stood by and did nothing to help, his wife said. Carlos Cerasomma, 37, was taking part in a game called 'Boca de Melancia', or 'Watermelon Mouth' in English, when tragedy struck. The game involved competitors bending down to eat...

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4 d. ago Boy, 5, died after arm trapped in ski resort travelator in Japan

Hinata Goto reportedly fell as he was trying to get off the 30-metre-long walkwayA five-year-old boy has died after becoming trapped in a moving travelator at a ski resort in northern Japan, local media have said.The victim, Hinata Goto, died on Sunday after his right arm became trapped in the walkway’s winding mechanism during a family skiing trip to Otaru, a city on Japan’s northernmost island of Hokkaido. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Cause of death for man who died on Universal Studios rollercoaster revealed

Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, 32, died after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal Studios Resort in Florida when his head slammed repeatedly against the lap bar in front of him

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4 w. ago Brit tourist dies swimming at Thai beach resort just metres from sunbathing wife

The elderly man was swimming at Lanta Pura Beach Resort on Koh Lanta Island when he clutched his chest and got into difficulty in the water - he was later pronounced dead

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