Several people have been killed and others injured after an explosion at a luxury ski resort in Switzerland, Daily Mail reports.

According to the report by Daily Mail, the blast occurred at around 1.30am local time in the Constellation Bar in Crans-Montana, police have said. 

Images published by Swiss media showed a building in flames, and emergency services nearby.

Crans-Montana is a luxury ski resort town located in the heart of the Swiss Alps. 

It is approximately two hours from the Swiss capital of Bern and is popular with British tourists. 

‘There has been an explosion of unknown origin,’ Gaetan Lathion, a police spokesman in Wallis canton in southwestern Switzerland said. 

‘There are several injured, and several dead.’

‘The intervention is still ongoing,’ they added.

A helpline has been set up for families seeking information about loved ones.

Crans-Montana is home to 87 miles of ski trails. At the end of this month, it is due to host the FIS World Cup – a prestigious speed skiing competition.