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March 11, 2026
Swiss bus fire that killed six caused by ‘disturbed’ man setting himself alight, prosecutor says
Man in his 60s from Berne area had been reported missing before incident, say authorities in Fribourg canton
TL;DR
- At least six people died and five were injured in a bus fire in Kerzers, Switzerland.
- Authorities believe a Swiss man, described as "marginalised and disturbed," set himself ablaze onboard.
- The man, in his 60s and from the Berne canton, had been reported missing.
- There is no evidence to suggest the incident was a terrorist act.
- The victims ranged in age from 17 to 65.
- The bus was operated by PostBus, which serves rural areas and transports passengers and mail.
- A criminal investigation has been opened.
- This incident follows a devastating fire on New Year's Eve in Crans-Montana that killed 41 people.
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