Criminal Investigation Opened Against Crans-Montana Bar Owners

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) Following the deaths of revellers in a fire in Crans-Montana, the Valais public prosecutor's office has opened a criminal investigation against the bar's proprietors. This content was published on January 4, 2026 - 11:15 1 minute Keystone-SDA

• Deutsch de Strafuntersuchung gegen Barbetreiber von Crans-Montana VS eröffnet Original Read more: Strafuntersuchung gegen Barbetreiber von Crans-Montana VS erö
• Русский ru В отношении владельцев бара в Кран-Монтане начато уголовное расследование Read more: В отношении владельцев бара в Кран-Монтане начато уголовное расследо

The measure was announced on Saturday by the cantonal authorities.

“They are accused of negligent homicide, negligent bodily harm and negligently causing a conflagration,” the communiqué stated.“We would like to remind you that the presumption of innocence applies until a final conviction is handed down.”

+Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox

The criminal investigation was opened on Friday evening based on the initial findings of the investigation. According to current information, the fire in the Le Constellation bar claimed 40 lives and injured 119 people, the majority of whom suffered serious injuries. The owners of the bar are a French couple.

More More Swiss bar fire likely started by sparklers on champagne bottles, says prosecutor

This content was published on Jan 2, 2026 Around 40 people were killed and 119 injured in a bar fire on New Year's Eve in the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana.

Read more: Swiss bar fire likely started by sparklers on champagne bottles, says prose

MENAFN04012026000210011054ID1110553206