ROMA (ITALPRESS) – Hundreds of people gathered last night in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, to pay tribute to the flame victims in the “Le Constellation” bar, where hundreds of people, especially young people, were celebrating the arrival of the new year. Residents, tourists and rescuers have silently laid flowers and lights, reports the Swiss Radiotelevision.
The budget of the tragedy is at least 47 dead and 115 wounded. Meanwhile, the identification of about 40 victims is still ongoing, said a police spokesman. The work could last for days, he explained, stressing that it is a very difficult job, given the high number of victims. Meanwhile, authorities are in close contact with family members receiving psychological assistance.
“A terrible budget, perhaps worsening.” It was reported to the French broadcaster Rtl the state councillor responsible for local security Stéphane Ganzer, pointing out that “80-100 people are in critical condition” but “the situation is evolving.” “From hundreds of people hospitalized, many were not identified,” he added.
They are “6 the missing Italians and 13 the injured”, said at Tg1 the Italian ambassador in Switzerland, Gian Lorenzo Cornado.
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