Switzerland Bus Fire: Six Dead in Suspected Deliberate Act

At least six people were killed and three others seriously injured after a bus fire in Kerzers, Switzerland, on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Swiss authorities are investigating the incident as a potential deliberate act.

What Happened?

The fire erupted on a PostBus, a regional bus service affiliated with the Swiss national postal service, in the town of Kerzers, located approximately 20 kilometers (12 miles) west of Bern, the Swiss capital. Emergency services responded to the scene around 6:25 p.m. Local time, finding the vehicle fully engulfed in flames DW.

Investigation into Possible Arson

Police spokesperson Frederic Papaux of the Fribourg canton stated that initial findings suggest a “voluntary act” may have caused the fire AP News. Investigators are exploring reports that a person on board may have intentionally set themselves on fire, potentially using gasoline CBS News, The Independent.

Another police spokesperson, Christa Bielmann, indicated it was too early to determine if the incident was terror-related DW.

Casualties and Response

The fire resulted in at least six fatalities and left three individuals hospitalized with severe injuries. Two additional people received on-site treatment for minor injuries AP News. Witnesses reported seeing panicked passengers fleeing the burning bus CBS News.

Official Reaction

Swiss President Guy Parmelin expressed his shock and offered condolences to the families of the victims. He stated that the circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation DW.

Recent Tragedies in Switzerland

This incident follows a separate deadly fire in Switzerland earlier this year. In January, a fire at a bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana resulted in 41 deaths and 115 injuries DW.