Tears and stunned silence at vigil for Swiss fire victims

CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland — Hundreds gathered in silence in the freezing night in Crans-Montana on Thursday evening, laying flowers and lighting candles to remember those killed and injured in a horrific blaze as they celebrated the New Year. Around 40 people died and more than 100 were injured in the blaze that ripped through the crowded Le Constellation bar around 1:30 am (0030 GMT). The atmosphere among those who came to mourn the tragedy was deathly quiet. READ: Fire at Swiss Alps bar kills dozens, injures 100 during New Year revelry Many of those who stood, motionless, overlooking the scene of […]... Keep on reading: Tears and stunned silence at vigil for Swiss fire victims