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Foreign nationals

Among the victims, several nationalities have been identified. Consular services are mobilized.


Breakdown by nationality (injured)

Nationality Number
Switzerland 68 (21F, 47M)
France 21 (10F, 11M)
Italy 10 (4F, 6M)
Serbia 4
Poland 2
Others (BE, PT, CZ, AU, BA, CG, LU) 7
Dual nationals 4

Total: 116 injured (all identified, 83 hospitalized)

Source: Valais Cantonal Police, January 5, 2026.


France

9 French nationals deceased

Victims: ages 39, 33, 26, 24, 23, 20, 17, 15, 14

(including 1 French-Swiss and 1 triple nationality FR/IL/GB)

Source: Quai d'Orsay, January 5, 2026.

French Embassy in Bern

Phone: +41 31 359 21 11

Website: diplomatie.gouv.fr


Italy

6 Italian nationals deceased

Source: RTS, January 6, 2026.

Farnesina (crisis unit)

Phone: +39 06 36225

Website: esteri.it

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Other nationalities

For nationals of other countries, contact your embassy or consulate in Switzerland.

Serbia

Belgium

Poland


International transfers

Approximately 50 injured have been or will be transferred to specialized burn centers in other European countries.

EU Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM)

Switzerland activated this European solidarity mechanism to access specialized burn unit beds — a rare resource across the continent.

If you are looking for a relative transferred abroad, contact: line.help@police.vs.ch or phone 027 326 56 56