British teenager confirmed dead after Swiss bar fire - as all 40 victims are identified
A teenager with British citizenship has been confirmed dead after a fire at a bar in Switzerland - as officials say all 40 victims have been identified.
A teenager with British citizenship has been confirmed dead after a fire at a bar in Switzerland - as officials say all 40 victims have been identified.
Charlotte Niddam previously attended Immanuel College, a private school in Hertfordshire.
The 15-year-old is a joint British, Israeli and French national.
Dozens were killed and more than 100 people were injured in the fire, which broke out in the early hours of Thursday at the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, as people celebrated the New Year.
Image: Charlotte Niddam. Pic: Instagram/@cransmontana.avisderecherche
In a post on social media, her family said: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful daughter and sister, Charlotte.
"Details regarding the funeral arrangements will follow shortly. It is most likely on Thursday in Paris.
"Thank you for all your support those last few days."
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper wrote on X: "Terrible news that Charlotte Niddam has been identified as one of those killed in the Crans-Montana fire. My thoughts are with all her family and friends after this devastating loss."
Image: Hundreds of people walked in silence to the site of the tragedy in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana. Pic: AP
Image: People were in tears during the memorial procession. Pic: AP
Some of the 40 victims who lost their lives in the fire have been named, but police say no further information will be released at this time.
Those who have been publicly identified include a young boxer named Benjamin Johnson, who "left us a hero, having come to the aid of his friend", a social media post from the Swiss Boxing Federation said on Sunday.
Another teenager, Tristan Pidoux, has also been reported dead by a spokesperson for the family.
Italian 17-year-old Emanuele Galeppini, Italian 16-year-old Chiara Costanzo and Swiss 16-year-old Arthur Brodard have also been named.
Mourners attended a mass this morning at the Chapelle Saint-Christophe before joining the silent march up the hill to the Le Constellation bar, the site of the tragedy.
Emergency service workers were among those who gathered for the service - led by Bishop Jean-Marie Lovey of Sion - and left flowers at a makeshift memorial.
