Death toll climbs following New Year’s blast at Swiss ski resort

Local hospitals are overwhelmed with burn victims following a devastating explosion that claimed as many as 40 lives

A popular nightlife venue in the ski resort of Crans-Montana was rocked by an explosion shortly after the arrival of the New Year, reportedly killing dozens of people and leaving many others injured, Swiss police have said.

Police have not released exact figures as families are still being notified, but confirmed that...