Six dead and five injured in suspected deliberate bus fire in Kerzers
Mar 10th 2026
A postal bus in Kerzers, canton of Fribourg, caught fire on Tuesday evening leaving six dead and five injured; police say the blaze may have been started deliberately and an investigation into possible arson or a terror act is under way.
- Six people died and five were injured in the Kerzers bus fire, with three hospitalised in critical condition.
- The blaze began at about 6.25pm and quickly engulfed the postal bus.
- Witnesses told Swiss media a man inside the bus poured petrol over himself and set himself alight, a claim police have not confirmed.
- Police said the fire could be an arsonistic act and have not ruled out a terror act while investigations continue.
- Authorities have not disclosed how many people were on the bus or whether the alleged perpetrator is among the dead or injured.
- The burnt vehicle is shielded by barriers, investigators remain on scene, and residents were asked to avoid the area.