Crans-Montana, Switzerland waives reimbursement of medical expenses for injured Italians

"I welcome with great satisfaction the news, communicated to me by President Guy Parmelin, of Switzerland's refusal to request reimbursement of the medical expenses of the Italians injured in the Crans-Montana tragedy treated in Swiss hospitals. I am happy with this solution: no burden will fall on the families or on Italy", said Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in a statement, adding: "My thoughts go, once again, to the families of the victims and the injured children, who face pain with extraordinary dignity and strength immense. I renew to them the most sincere closeness of the Italian Government, which will continue to stand by them. I thank President Parmelin for the sensitivity shown. This decision confirms the solidity of the relationship between our Nations".

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani called Switzerland's decision "a gesture of great solidarity".

"Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis informed me that Switzerland will cover the costs of healthcare for the young Italians involved in the Crans-Montana tragedy. It is a gesture of great solidarity and closeness, which we deeply appreciate, as a Government and as the Italian people", the head of the Farnesina wrote on X.

"In the face of a tragedy that has shattered lives and marked the future of many innocent children, concrete solidarity and collaboration between countries take on an even more important value. My sincere thanks go to Switzerland and our friend Cassis", he adds.