At least six people have died and four have been injured after a Swiss postal service bus caught fire in the town of Kerzersin the canton of Friborg. This was confirmed by the authorities during a brief appearance before the media.
Among the injured there are three people who are in serious condition. In addition, a lifeguard was injured while participating in rescue efforts after the fire.
The police have stated that The research is still in a very early phasealthough it has confirmed that it is being analyzed the possibility that the event was deliberately caused.
A bus completely engulfed in flames
The first images recorded by neighbors and passersby show how the vehicle was completely engulfed in flames in a matter of minutes. In the videos you can see a large column of smoke and the bus burning intensely before emergency services managed to control the fire.
At the moment, authorities have not offered details about how the fire started or if there are suspicious people related to what happened.
An emblematic transport in Switzerland
The affected vehicle belongs to the well-known Swiss postal bus system, one of the most emblematic transportation services in the country.
These buses, easily recognizable by their yellow colorconnect numerous rural and mountain towns. In many remote areas they are an essential means of moving between towns and cities.
The service has its origins in the transport of mail between towns, which explains its current name. In addition to their transport function, these vehicles are known for their three-tone horn, used on mountain roads to warn about sharp curves, and for the punctuality that characterizes the Swiss transport system.
Open investigation
After the fire, The police have opened an investigation to clarify the causes of the event and determine whether it was an accident or an intentional act.
While the investigations continue, the tragic fire has left a scene of great impact in a region where these buses are part of the daily landscape and the country’s mobility system.
