
Service door of Crans-Montana bar where 40 died in fire was locked from inside, owner says
Jacques Moretti, who is in custody, told Swiss prosecutor’s office he forced door open and found people lying behind itThe French owner of the Swiss bar where 40 people died in a fire during new year celebrations has told investigators a service door had been locked from the inside.Jacques Moretti, co-owner of the Constellation bar in the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana was taken into custody Friday, as prosecutors investigate the tragedy. Continue reading...
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