Swiss bar fire claims 41st victim after teenager dies in hospital

Flower tributes have been left at the entrance to the Le Constellation bar when the fire took place during new year celebrations (Cyril Zingaro/Keystone/AP)

An 18-year-old Swiss national has died in hospital from injuries sustained in the Swiss Alpine bar fire, bringing the death toll to 41 a month after the tragedy.

The Swiss public prosecutor said on Sunday that the teenager had died in a Zurich hospital on Saturday.

The prosecutor said in a statement that no further information on the status of the investigation will be provided at this stage.

The fire occurred during new year celebrations at Le Constellation bar and lounge in Crans-Montana.