Six people were killed and at least five others injured after a fire broke out on a bus in Kerzers, in the Swiss canton of Fribourg, on the evening of Tuesday, March 10, 2026, according to local police.
Fire Erupts During Evening Commute
The blaze ignited around 6:25 p.m. near Kerzers, a municipality in western Switzerland. Emergency services rushed to the scene as the bus was rapidly consumed by flames. Firefighters, police officers, and medical personnel responded immediately, but the vehicle was reduced to a charred shell by the time they arrived.
Witnesses Describe Disturbing Scene
Local media published harrowing images showing the bus fully engulfed in fire, with flames shooting several meters into the air and thick black smoke blanketing the area. According to eyewitnesses, a man doused himself with gasoline inside the bus before setting himself alight.
“He poured gasoline and set himself on fire,” one witness told authorities. Swiss police have not yet confirmed the identity or motive of the individual involved, nor have they released official details about the victims.
Area Secured, Investigation Underway
Authorities cordoned off the area and urged residents to avoid the vicinity. The cantonal police of Fribourg confirmed that multiple fatalities and injuries occurred, but stressed that the exact cause of the fire remains under investigation. No further information about possible suspects, victims, or links to broader security concerns has been made public.