41 dead in Swiss New Year Alpine bar fire.

An 18-year-old Swiss national injured in the fire at a Swiss Alpine bar during New Year celebrations has died, raising the death toll to 41. Authorities are investigating the incident, suspecting negligence on the part of the bar owners and fire safety regulations. Many injured individuals are still receiving treatment in hospitals in Switzerland and other countries. The tragedy has strained relations with Italy, which also lost nationals in the fire.

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