On March 10th, a bus fire occurred in western Switzerland, resulting in at least 6 deaths and 5 injuries. Local police stated that the incident may have been intentionally caused by humans, and an investigation has been launched "to clarify the exact circumstances of this tragedy."
According to The Guardian, the incident happened at around 6:30 pm on Tuesday evening on a main street in Kehrsatz, a small town about 20 kilometers west of the Swiss capital Bern.
In clips posted online, the bus could be seen completely engulfed in flames, with several meter-high flames shooting out from the windows and thick black smoke billowing into the sky.
Local police said the cause of the fire remains unknown, but it is being treated as a man-made incident, with the possibility of being deliberate not ruled out. No further details have been provided. Police also said three of the injured are in serious condition.
PostBuses are an iconic form of public transportation in Switzerland, connecting urban, suburban, and rural areas, and are an indispensable part of Switzerland's public transport network.