Boxer Benjamin Johnson, 18, dies in Swiss bar fire

Benjamin Johnson, an 18-year-old boxer from Lausanne, has been honored as a hero after dying while attempting to save a friend during a fire at the Constellation bar in Crans-Montana on New Year’s Eve, which claimed 40 lives. The Swiss Boxing Federation expressed their sorrow and highlighted Benjamin’s selflessness and positive spirit. Among the victims was 15-year-old Charlotte Niddam, who held multiple citizenships and attended school in the UK. Investigations into the fire’s cause and safety measures are ongoing, with a national day of mourning announced in Switzerland.

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