SWITZERLAND – All 40 victims killed in the Crans-Montana fire in Switzerland have been identified, according to police on Sunday. In a statement, Valais cantonal police said that following the incident, “the final 16 victims have been identified.” Victims’ Nationalities, Gender and Ages The 40 victims’ gender, nationalities and ages are as follows: In an […]
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Death Toll from Ukrainian Strikes on New Year’s Eve in Kherson Rises to 27
RUSSIA – The death toll from Ukrainian strikes on New Year’s eve in Khorly village, Kherson Region have risen to 27, with another 31 sustaining injuries. The strikes targeted a cafe in the Black Sea coastal village, with initial reports indicating 24 deaths. Local reports indicate that at least 100 civilians were in the venue […]
9 Killed on New Year’s Eve Attack in Nigeria
NIGERIA – At least 9 people were killed by gunmen on New Year’s eve in Nigeria’s Plateau state, according to local authorities. The attack in Chigwi village, Vwang district, in Jos South Local Government Area occurred late Wednesday, when residents gathered for customary crossover night festivities to welcome the New Year. Iliya Chung, secretary to […]
Fireworks Explosion at Swiss Ski Resort of Crans-Montana Kills at Least 40
SWITZERLAND – At least 40 people, including tourists, were killed and dozens others injured in a fire after fireworks explosion at a Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana on New Year’s eve. Frederic Gisler, the police commander of the canton of Valais, told a joint press briefing that the tragedy claimed “several dozen” lives, with dozens […]
Fireworks Accidents on New Year’s Eve in Netherlands Kill 2
NETHERLANDS – At least 2 two people died from fireworks accidents on New Year’s eve in Netherlands, according to local authorities. A 16-year-old died in a fireworks accident in the eastern city of Nijmegen, near the German border, around midnight on Wednesday. Authorities have arrested one person in connection with the incident, daily Algemeen Dagblad […]
New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Germany Leave 2 Dead
GERMANY – New Year’s eve celebrations in Germany left at least 2 people dead, with hundreds of others getting arrested according to local reports. Two 18-year-olds lost their lives while handling pyrotechnics in the western city of Bielefeld. Several others sustained injuries across Germany, some of which were serious. A hospital in Berlin’s Marzahn district […]