Switzerland: 4 Killed in Mysterious Way in Montreux

Four people were killed and one was injured in mysterious circumstances in Montreux town, Switzerland.

The Swiss police announced that they found four people were dead under a building in the lakeside town of Montreux, while the fifth person was taken to a hospital in serious condition.

The Swiss daily “Blick” reported that five people fell from a seven-story residential building in Montreux, 4 were dead and the fifth one was in a serious condition. “Blick” noted that an investigation has begun, and more information is expected to be announced at a later time.

Alexandre Bisenz, a regional police spokesperson told the Associated Press that he could not immediately confirm Swiss daily “Blick” that the five had jumped from a building.

Montreux, a bucolic lakeside town, is best known as a tourist hot spot and in particular for its annual Jazz festival.

Contributed by Israa Farhan