Crans-Montana fire: Switzerland covers medical costs for Italian patients

Switzerland has exceptionally waived reimbursement of medical costs for victims of the Crans-Montana fire who were insured in Italy. Twelve Italian-insured victims received treatment in Switzerland before being transferred to Italian hospitals, with costs estimated at 1.5 million Swiss francs, or about 1.6 million euros. The decision follows criticism from Italian ambassador Gian Lorenzo Cornado and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who denounced the bills. The New Year’s fire killed 41 people, including six Italians, and injured 115.