Last Swiss Victim of Crans-Montana Fire Set to Return Home
Only one Swiss national injured in the devastating Crans-Montana fire tragedy remains hospitalised abroad and is expected to return to Switzerland next week, according to Swiss authorities.
The tragic fire at the Le Constellation bar on New Year’s Eve claimed the lives of 41 people and left 115 others injured, making it one of Switzerland’s deadliest recent disasters.
Swiss officials confirmed that 38 victims are still receiving specialist medical treatment or remain hospitalised in Switzerland.
The Federal Office for Civil Protection (FOCP) announced that it will no longer publish weekly updates on the number of hospitalised victims linked to the tragedy.
According to the FOCP, the primary purpose of collecting nationwide injury data was to coordinate medical repatriations and manage hospital capacity across Switzerland.
Authorities stated that this process has now largely been completed, reducing the need for ongoing public reporting.
The latest available figures showed that six victims were receiving treatment at Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), while four others remained under care in Zurich hospitals.
The fire disaster deeply shocked Switzerland and triggered national mourning, particularly within the Crans-Montana community and among families affected by the tragedy.
Investigations into the cause of the fire and safety conditions at the venue continue as authorities work to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The return of the final Swiss patient marks an important moment in the country’s long recovery process following the devastating incident.

