Daily brief
A ski gondola crashed down a mountain at the Engelberg resort in Switzerland, killing one person. The cable car detached and plummeted, according to separate reports on the fatal accident. Emergency services responded to the scene.
Four people were killed in a construction accident in Vienna, despite the site having no prior safety violations (ongoing coverage).
Five Swiss nationals have returned home after a boat sank in the Seychelles, while two others remain missing.
Swiss lawmakers have backed the introduction of a CHF 50 fee for emergency hospital visits.
Slovenia reports a 50% increase in irregular migration during the first two months of 2026.