A young woman was seriously injured after a selfie experiment went wrong and two had to be rescued by helicopter.
The two friends were in Leysin in canton Vaud and on top of the Berneuse mountain. One wanted a dramatic selfie and then fell 20 meters. Her friend went down to try to help – but also got trapped.
The two needed a helicopter to help them out. Rescuers say there was a high avalanche risk.
Both were treated in hospital. Doctors say the woman who fell suffered serious injuries.
Several injured in random knife attack
A man attacked several people with a knife yesterday afternoon in Zofingen in canton Aargau.
Push for Geneva to host song contest
Pressure is building to get canton Geneva to officially back the hosting of next year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
Govt says 'no' to song cash
As the potential cities vie for the right to host next years Eurovision Song Contest, the federal government have made it very clear – there will be no government money.
Unusual snowfalls on high passes
Despite being mid-May, the higher ground is getting a massive amount of snow.
Possible charge for Lauterbrunnen
The picturesque village of Lauterbrunnen in the Bernese Oberland is considering following the lead of Venice - and bringing in a daily charge for visitors.
Accident caused major disruption - man seriousy injured
Geneva rush hour traffic was severely disrupted yesterday afternoon after a 19-year-old scooter rider was hit by a tram in Rive.
