Police have sealed off the scene and locals and tourists alike are being urged to avoid the area.

21:19, Tue, Mar 10, 2026 Updated: 21:19, Tue, Mar 10, 2026

Firefighters and police officers install barriers to secure the area

Firefighters and police officers install barriers to secure the area (Image: AP)

Several people are feared to have died after a fire engulfed a bus in Switzerland. The horror blaze erupted on Tuesday, at approximately 6.25pm local time, in the town of Kerzers, in the canton of Fribourg.

Fribourg cantonal police added: “Several people were injured and several people died. Emergency services are currently responding. The causes are not yet known.”

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3 mins ago21:19 Alice Scarsi

Police issue statement

Fribourg cantonal police said the incident happened at around 6.25pm local time. 

The force added: “Several people were injured and several people died.

“Emergency services are currently responding. The causes are not yet known.” 

4 mins ago21:18 Alice Scarsi

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