This evening in Chietres (Canton Fribourg), Switzerland, a bus caught on fire. At least 6 people are reported dead, and three seriously injured. Details are scarce, but police suspect the fire was intentionally started. It is not known as yet whether terrorism is involved.
The below article from the French-language Le Matin (Switzerland) is translated by Fousesquawk. We will update as more facts become known.
*Translator's note: The bus is identified as a Postal Bus. This is a passenger bus that was historically connected to the postal service.
*Update (3-10-2026): Blick (Switzerland) is reporting that one witness said a man on the bus poured gasoline on himself and set himself on fire. This is not yet confirmed.
March 10, 2026 at 20:55
Chietres (Fribourg)
Postal bus on fire: At least 6 dead, probably "deliberate act".
A bus caught on fire on Tuesday around 6:25 pm. Initial toll is terrible with at least 6 dead and 3 seriously injured.
Caption: Police say that they arrived at the scene, and emergency personnel have stated that the vehicle was totally engulfed in flames
A postal bus caught on fire on Murtenstrasse in Chietres on Tuesday around 6:25 pm. At first announcing that "several persons injured and several persons dead," the Cantonal Police of Fribourg provided an update at a press conference, which began shortly after 10 pm.
"At least 6 persons have died," police announced, according to SRF (news), which was at the scene. Four passengers are injured, as well as a rescuer. Three of the injured are in serious condition.
The medical team, consisting of several ambulances and a Rega helicopter, treated three injured persons before transporting them to hospitals. Two other victims were examined at the scenes, and their condition did not require hospitalization.
Hotline
In their statement, police say that the number of deaths is not confirmed at this time. It also says that "a deliberate act may be the origin of the fire". A criminal investigation has been opened by the Public Prosecutor's Office of Fribourg.
Operations of rescue and safety are continuing, (and) the population and users are thus, advised to avoid the sector and strictly follow the directives of the first responders at the scene.
A hotline has been set up for this tragic event: 0800 261 700.
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