New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Several people were killed and others injured after an explosion tore through a bar in the Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana, authorities said.

Multiple people were killed and several others injured after a powerful explosion followed by a fire tore through a bar at the luxury alpine ski resort of Crans-Montana in Switzerland.

Swiss police said an investigation is under way to determine the cause of the blast, adding that it is too early to say how the explosion occurred. Authorities have not confirmed any motive and said further details will be released as the inquiry progresses.

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