Switzerland welcomed the New Year amid celebrations and incidents. A 36-year-old man suffered severe injuries, including the loss of his left forearm, after an explosion while handling homemade fireworks in St. Gallen. Other injuries occurred during a celebration in Wattwil, where fireworks detonated in a crowd. Despite these accidents, the night featured joyful events, including a fireworks display over Lake Zurich and a Silent Disco in Lausanne. Emergency services ensured a safe return for revelers, transporting over 5,000 individuals home safely.