Swiss Bar Fire Death Toll Rises to 16 After New Victims Identified

Police have identified the bodies of 16 more victims from the devastating bar fire in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, bringing the total confirmed dead to 24.

Police have identified the bodies of 16 more victims from the devastating bar fire in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, bringing the total confirmed dead to 24.

The newly identified victims include nine minors, the youngest of whom is a 14-year-old Swiss girl. The group comprises individuals of Swiss, Italian, Romanian, Turkish, and French nationalities.

This announcement follows the identification of eight Swiss citizens on Saturday.

As authorities continue their criminal investigation into the operators of Le Constellation bar, families of those still listed as missing face an agonizing wait for news.

By James Kisoo