All victims of Swiss bar fire get identified
Valais cantonal police said that with the latest identifications, "the final 16 victims have been identified." These include two 15-year-old Swiss girls, a 22-year-old Swiss woman, a 24-year-old dual national (Swiss/French), a 16-year-old Italian girl, a 15-year-old Italian girl, a 16-year-old Italian boy, a 22-year-old Portuguese woman, a 17-year-old Belgian girl, a 33-year-old French woman, a 26-year-old French woman, a 23-year-old French man, a 20-year-old French man, a 17-year-old French boy, a 14-year-old French boy, and a 15-year-old girl with triple nationality (French/Israeli/British).
Earlier identifications included 16 victims aged 14 to 39, among them Swiss girls and men, Italian and Romanian teenagers, a Frenchman, and a Turkish teenager. On Saturday, authorities had also identified six Swiss women and girls aged 16 to 24, and two Swiss boys aged 16 and 18.
Police said no further details will be released at this stage “out of respect for the relatives.” Identification was carried out by the Valais Cantonal Police, the Disaster Victim Identification team, and the Institute of Forensic Medicine.
Officials reported that the blaze killed 40 people and injured 119. Most of the injured have been identified, though many remain in critical condition.
A criminal investigation has been opened against two bar managers, suspected of “negligent homicide, negligent personal injury and negligent arson.” Authorities emphasized that "the presumption of innocence applies until a final conviction is pronounced."
Valais Attorney General Beatrice Pilloud said early findings indicate the fire was likely sparked when sparkling candles on champagne bottles were held too close to the ceiling.
Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the
information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept
any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images,
videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information
contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright
issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.
Legal Disclaimer:
EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
