Service door of Crans-Montana bar where 40 died in fire was locked from inside, owner says

Jacques Moretti, who is in custody, told Swiss prosecutor's office he forced door open and found people lying behind it

The French owner of the Swiss bar where 40 people died in a fire during new year celebrations has told investigators a service door had been locked from the inside.

Jacques Moretti, co-owner of the Constellation bar in the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana, was taken into custody on Friday, as prosecutors investigated the tragedy.