Deadly Bus Fire Claims Six Lives in Swiss Canton Fribourg

A bus caught fire on Tuesday evening in Kerzers (Chiètres), Fribourg canton, western Switzerland, leading to the deaths of at least six people and injuries to several others, police reported.

Emergency services launched a significant rescue operation at the scene, with local media reporting the deployment of a helicopter to assist responders.

The cause of the blaze was not immediately determined. Video footage shared by local media depicted the bus engulfed in flames, and a resident described seeing a thick column of smoke rising from the area.