The family of a 15-year-old girl of Greek origin is making desperate appeals through social media to locate their daughter who went missing after the devastating fire at the Swiss ski resort Crans-Montana in Switzerland. Alice Kallergis, who holds dual Greek-Swiss citizenship, was at the fatal “Le Constellation” bar on New Year’s Eve when the deadly fire broke out, claiming the lives of dozens of people.
Crans-Montana: Death toll reaches 47 from the tragedy
The Italian Foreign Ministry confirmed earlier that the death toll from the Crans-Montana fire has reached 47, while five victims remain unidentified and 100 people are injured in critical condition. The tragedy that shocked the international community continues to reveal its magnitude as more than one hundred people are hospitalized in critical condition. Ten Italian citizens were taken to regional hospitals, with three of them transferred to Milan due to the severity of their injuries. Among the identified victims is young Italian golf player Emanuele Galepini, while five to six people remain missing.
Swiss officials warn of rising casualty numbers
According to statements by a Swiss official to Sky News, the number of casualties may increase further as investigations continue. The situation is complicated by the fact that approximately one hundred injured people are in critical condition, with doctors fighting to save their lives. The fire broke out around 01:30 in the early hours of New Year’s Day, when the Le Constellation bar was packed with tourists celebrating. Among them were many young people, including the missing 15-year-old Greek girl who had gone out with her friends.
Witnesses describe horrific scenes
Testimonies from the Crans-Montana tragedy site are shocking. Survivors describe desperate attempts by people to break windows to escape the flames, while others with serious burns managed to get out running into the open air. Images and testimonies that circulated indicate that the fire was caused by flares that had been placed in champagne bottles. However, Swiss authorities emphasize that time is needed for accurate determination of the causes that led to the disaster.
Search continues for missing persons
Special scenes have been set up outside the destroyed bar where authorities continue searching for the missing. The family of 15-year-old Alice Kallergis, a permanent resident of Switzerland, is anxiously following developments hoping for positive news. The tragedy at the Swiss ski resort has caused grief throughout Europe, with authorities working tirelessly to identify victims and support families affected by the drama.
