A rockfall near Chamonix in neighbouring France has killed two and injured two others.
The four people were in a car on the Route Nationale 205 when the landslide hit. The two passengers in the back seat died.
The rocks crashed down at about 6pm last night. The road has been closed – causing major disruption.
The Mont-Blanc tunnel is closed to trucks while other vehicles must make a detour.
Geneva/Lausanne rail link under pressure
The rail link between Geneva and Lausanne is reaching breaking point.
Prison population climbs
The prison population has reached its highest level since records began, according to new figures released by the Federal Statistics Office.
Tax breaks for EVs under pressure
Electric vehicle tax breaks are coming under pressure across Switzerland as more drivers switch away from petrol and diesel cars.
Health insurance premiums will rise next year, but not as much
A slight slowdown is in sight for health insurance premiums.
Hundreds of kilos of asparagus stolen
A major asparagus theft has shocked farmers in canton Fribourg.
Broad coalition forms against 10 million vote
Cantons, cities and municipalities are uniting against the Swiss People’s Party’s “No 10 Million Switzerland” initiative ahead of next month’s vote.
