Police investigating Swiss bus fire that killed six say no evidence of terrorist motive

The Guardian - World NewsEN 4 min read 100% complete by Deborah ColeMarch 11, 2026 at 01:29 PM

Police investigating Swiss bus fire that killed six say no evidence of terrorist motive

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A bus fire in Kerzers, Switzerland, on Tuesday evening killed six people and injured five. Police are investigating the incident as a possible deliberate act by someone on board, with reports suggesting an individual may have doused themselves in fuel and ignited it. While a criminal investigation is underway, authorities have stated that there is currently no evidence to suggest a terrorist motive. Identification of the deceased is expected to take several days. The Swiss president has expressed his condolences to the families of the victims.

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