Ponts de Martel, NE (c) Yvan Botteron
Three people have died after a light aircraft crashed in canton Neuchâtel.
The police say the plane was on a tourist flight near Ponts-de-Martel in the Neuchâtel mountains.
No details of the victims are being released. On board there were two passengers and one pilot.
Rescuers say the wreckage was difficult to access. An investigation by the Swiss Safety Investigation Service and the Federal Police is underway.
Annecy attack - children remain critical
Four children aged between 22 months and three years old are being treated for their injuries after being attacked by a knifeman in Annecy yesterday afternoon. They’re in a critical condition.
Girl refused permission to go on marine course
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Pride this weekend
The Pride March in Geneva tomorrow is expected to attract 30,000. Police are warning of major disruptions in the centre of the city, road closures and there’ll be several public transport lines cut or closed.
Geneva Street Food Festival now on
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Rockfall alert could last for weeks
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Geneva power cut traps lift users
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