Bus Fire in Swiss Town Kills at Least Six, Investigation Underway

At least six people have died after a moving bus suddenly caught fire in a busy town in western Switzerland. The accident occurred on Tuesday at 6:25 PM local time in the center of Kerzers, a town in the Canton of Fribourg.

Several other people were injured in the blaze in this area, located about 20 kilometers from the capital, Bern. According to police and paramedics who rushed to the scene immediately after the incident, three of the injured were quickly transported to a nearby hospital.

It is reported that one rescuer involved in the operation was also injured. According to eyewitnesses, a large and thick plume of black smoke erupted from the bus, causing the area to be completely panicked for some time. Videos published by local media show the bus burning fiercely and people running in chaos.

The exact cause of this incident has not yet been officially confirmed, but the police are investigating it seriously. Preliminary unconfirmed reports suggest that the incident could have been premeditated.

According to reports quoting some eyewitnesses, one person inside the bus poured petrol on themselves and set it on fire. However, officials have yet to officially confirm this. The investigation team has begun a detailed study into whether the fire was accidental or deliberately caused by someone.

Information has been received that the bus came from the municipality of Düdingen, 17 kilometers south of Kerzers. Local residents were stunned to witness such a horrific scene in the heart of the city. Police have now cordoned off the scene to collect evidence, and the process of identifying the deceased has also begun.

BBC