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Chaos and panic at a Swiss ski resort after a sudden explosion during New Year’s celebrations

The incident cast a shadow over the New Year's celebrations

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Last updated: 01/01/2026 12:32 pm
Medhat Elsheikh
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ByMedhat Elsheikh
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Medhat El-Sheikh, editor-in-chief of the Voice of Emirates News Agency office in Cairo, is a seasoned Egyptian journalist with extensive experience both within Egypt and abroad....
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Chaos and panic at a Swiss ski resort after a sudden explosion during New Year's celebrations
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Bern, Switzerland – A tragic incident occurred at a popular ski resort in Switzerland during New Year’s celebrations, when a sudden explosion resulted in a number of deaths and injuries,

amid panic among revelers and tourists.

According to initial information, the explosion occurred in an area crowded

with visitors during New Year’s celebrations, causing injuries of varying severity.

The injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment,

and authorities imposed a security cordon around the scene of the accident.

Swiss police confirmed that emergency and ambulance teams rushed to the scene immediately.

Meanwhile, the relevant authorities have launched a comprehensive investigation

to determine the causes of the explosion.

This is without ruling out any hypotheses so far, whether the incident was accidental

or the result of a deliberate act.

For their part, the authorities called on residents and visitors to stay away

from the accident site and to adhere to safety instructions.

She noted that security and search operations are still ongoing to ensure there are no additional risks.

The incident casts a shadow over the New Year’s celebrations in Switzerland.

The area, which sees a large influx of tourists to its ski resorts every year,

is the scene of ongoing investigations to uncover the circumstances of the explosion and determine responsibility.

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