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Sixteen-year-old Italian international golfer Emanuele Galeppini has been identified as the first confirmed Italian victim of the deadly New Year's Eve bar fire in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana. Galeppini, who lived in Dubai, was in the town with his family and had visited the Constellation bar with friends when the fire broke out. Swiss authorities say around 40 people lost their lives and more than 110 were injured, though identification is ongoing due to severe burn damage. Italian officials reported several citizens missing or hospitalised. The Italian Golf Federation paid tribute to Galeppini, remembering him as a talented young athlete with strong values.
Emanuele Galeppini, a 16-year-old Italian international golfer who lived in Dubai, was named on Friday as the first of several possible victims from Italy to be identified after a New Year's Eve bar fire in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana. Advertisement
"The Italian Golf Federation mourns the passing of Emanuele Galeppini, a young athlete who carried with him passion and genuine values," the federation said in a statement.
Swiss authorities have said around 40 people died in the fire and more than 110 were injured. Authorities have warned that naming the victims or establishing a definitive death toll would take time because many of the bodies were badly burned.
Italy's ambassador to Switzerland said earlier that six Italians were missing and 13 were in hospital receiving treatment for their injuries.
Galeppini had been in Crans-Montana with his family. Italian media reported that he had gone to the Constellation bar with two friends, who managed to escape the fire and were taken to nearby hospitals.
Source: Reuters
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