Tragedy brought people together in Crans-Montana and brought the country to a standstill.
On Friday, just down the road from the bar where 40 young people were killed by fire on New Year's Eve, church bells rang in their memory, tolling right across Switzerland to mark a national day of mourning.
After the memorial service, news broke that one of the bar's owners, Jacques Moretti, had been detained as a potential flight risk. He and his wife Jessica are suspected of manslaughter by negligence and arson.
Victims' families have expressed anger and frustration, demanding accountability as they grieve their losses.
During the memorial, survivor Marie described the apocalyptic scene she witnessed while helping the injured escape the fire. Italy's Prime Minister has also vowed to identify those responsible for this catastrophe.
As investigations unfold, many questions remain unanswered. Why were safety checks neglected for five years? Why wasn’t the music stopped immediately when the fire started?
In the aftermath, the community continues to hold vigils, leaving flowers in tribute to those lost. The bar remains hidden behind plastic sheets, serving as a haunting reminder of a disaster that should never have happened.
Mobile footage from the night reveals how an untested foam covering ignited quickly, leading to panic and chaos as the crowd rushed for safety, only to find exits blocked.
With justice sought for the victims, the road to healing for the survivors will be a long and arduous journey.
