Authorities in Switzerland are investigating a deadly fire that engulfed a public bus, killing six people and injuring five others. The incident occurred in the town of Kerzers, located in the canton of Fribourg.
While a criminal investigation is underway, officials have stated there is currently no evidence to suggest a terrorist motive. The leading theory points to a deliberate act by an individual on board the vehicle. Unconfirmed reports from the scene indicate a person may have doused themselves in a flammable liquid before igniting it.
The fire broke out rapidly, with witnesses describing a sudden explosion of flames that caused the bus’s tires to burst. Bystanders attempted to assist, breaking windows in an effort to rescue trapped passengers. Emergency services worked through the night at the charred scene.
The vehicle involved was a traditional combustion-engine bus operated by the national postal service, commonly used in rural areas. The company’s chief executive expressed profound shock over the tragedy.
The identities of the victims are pending formal notification of their families. Swiss officials have extended their condolences to those affected by the devastating event.
