A passenger car burst into flames in the town of Kerzers in the canton of Fribourg, killing at least six people and injuring five others, according to local police.
The , main street of the city, which is located west of Bern.
According to the website Blick, citing an eyewitness, a man allegedly set himself on fire inside the bus, causing the vehicle to quickly burst into flames. A police spokesman has not yet confirmed the information, noting that more details will be given at a press conference in the next few hours.
Strong forces of the police and the fire brigade rushed to the scene, while according to local media, a fire brigade helicopter was also involved in the operation.
JUST IN: Man sets himself on fire on a bus in Kerzers, Switzerland, killing and injuring multiple people. – Blick/FOCUS
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