Australian among the injured in New Year’s Eve fire that killed 40 at Swiss ski resort

Australia’s department of foreign affairs providing consular assistance to person injured at Crans-Montana and their family

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An Australian is among the 115 people injured in a fire that tore through a crowded bar during a New Year’s Eve party in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, killing 40 people.

Australia’s climate change and energy minister, Chris Bowen, confirmed on Friday morning that an Australian had been injured and was receiving medical and consular assistance.

Australian among the injured in New Year’s Eve fire that killed 40 at Swiss ski resort

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