The fire broke out on the evening of March 10 on the main street of the city, located about 20 kilometers from Bern, the capital of Switzerland. When emergency services arrived at the scene, the bus was already fully engulfed in flames.
Photo Kantonspolizei Freiburg Handout / EPA.
Photo Alessandro Della Valle / EPA.
Photo Alessandro Della Valle / EPA.
Among the injured, three are in serious condition and were urgently hospitalized, while two others received medical assistance at the scene.
According to the police, a criminal investigation has now been initiated. Investigators are considering the possibility that the fire may have been caused by the deliberate actions of one of the passengers; however, the final causes have not yet been established.
It should also be noted that the bus in which the fire occurred belongs to the company PostBus and was operating a regular route. Authorities have restricted access to the site of the tragedy and urged local residents to avoid the area until all investigative activities are completed.
