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Switzerland Grants Legal assistance to Italy in Crans-montana Fire Examination

Geneva, Switzerland -⁢ January 31, 2026 – Following the tragic New Year’s Eve fire in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, the Public Prosecutor’s Office of the Canton of Valais has agreed to provide legal assistance to Italy. The decision, announced by the Swiss ⁢Federal Office of Justice (OFJ) on Friday, will grant Italian authorities access to evidence already collected in the investigation [3].

Details of the Collaboration

The legal assistance will allow the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Rome to review the evidence gathered by Swiss investigators. A technical meeting between law enforcement officials from both countries is scheduled for mid-February to coordinate procedures adn clarify the details of the collaboration.Switzerland has designated ⁢Italy as the first country to receive such assistance in this case.

Impact of the Tragedy and⁤ Italian Involvement

The fire at the “Le Constellation” bar on New Year’s Eve resulted in 4