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Sixteen More Switzerland Fire Victims Identified
(MENAFN) Valais cantonal authorities announced Sunday that sixteen additional victims from the devastating New Year's night inferno at a Crans-Montana nightclub have been positively identified, bringing the total confirmed dead to 24.
The Valais police department released details of the newly identified casualties: four female Swiss nationals ages 18, two aged 15, and one 14-year-old; six Swiss males including a 31-year-old, one 20-year-old, an 18-year-old, a 17-year-old, and two 16-year-olds; two Italian teenagers both 16; one 16-year-old holding dual citizenship from Italy and the United Arab Emirates; an 18-year-old Romanian citizen; a 39-year-old French national; and an 18-year-old Turkish victim.
According to Sunday's official statement, authorities confirmed that "16 more victims have been identified and their bodies returned to their families."
Saturday's identifications included six Swiss women—ages 24, 22, two 21-year-olds, 18, and 16—along with two Swiss men, both teenagers aged 18 and 16, police reported.
Officials indicated that verification work for remaining victims, including both fatalities and survivors, continues actively. Authorities pledged to share "as soon as possible" any emerging developments.
The Valais police emphasized they will withhold further particulars currently to honor grieving family members.
The Valais Cantonal Police, the Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) team, and the Institute of Forensic Medicine are jointly conducting the identification operations, the statement confirmed.
The catastrophic blaze claimed 40 lives and left 119 people wounded, according to official figures. While most injured parties have been confirmed, numerous survivors face life-threatening medical conditions, Valais authorities stated.
Criminal proceedings launched Saturday target two bar operators in connection with the tragedy, Valais police announced.
The accused face charges of "negligent homicide, negligent personal injury and negligent arson," authorities noted, emphasizing that "the presumption of innocence applies until a final conviction is pronounced."
Valais Attorney General Beatrice Pilloud revealed Friday that preliminary investigation results indicate champagne bottle sparklers positioned dangerously near the ceiling likely triggered the deadly fire.
The Valais police department released details of the newly identified casualties: four female Swiss nationals ages 18, two aged 15, and one 14-year-old; six Swiss males including a 31-year-old, one 20-year-old, an 18-year-old, a 17-year-old, and two 16-year-olds; two Italian teenagers both 16; one 16-year-old holding dual citizenship from Italy and the United Arab Emirates; an 18-year-old Romanian citizen; a 39-year-old French national; and an 18-year-old Turkish victim.
According to Sunday's official statement, authorities confirmed that "16 more victims have been identified and their bodies returned to their families."
Saturday's identifications included six Swiss women—ages 24, 22, two 21-year-olds, 18, and 16—along with two Swiss men, both teenagers aged 18 and 16, police reported.
Officials indicated that verification work for remaining victims, including both fatalities and survivors, continues actively. Authorities pledged to share "as soon as possible" any emerging developments.
The Valais police emphasized they will withhold further particulars currently to honor grieving family members.
The Valais Cantonal Police, the Disaster Victim Identification (DVI) team, and the Institute of Forensic Medicine are jointly conducting the identification operations, the statement confirmed.
The catastrophic blaze claimed 40 lives and left 119 people wounded, according to official figures. While most injured parties have been confirmed, numerous survivors face life-threatening medical conditions, Valais authorities stated.
Criminal proceedings launched Saturday target two bar operators in connection with the tragedy, Valais police announced.
The accused face charges of "negligent homicide, negligent personal injury and negligent arson," authorities noted, emphasizing that "the presumption of innocence applies until a final conviction is pronounced."
Valais Attorney General Beatrice Pilloud revealed Friday that preliminary investigation results indicate champagne bottle sparklers positioned dangerously near the ceiling likely triggered the deadly fire.
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