A tragic bus fire in Kerzers, Fribourg, Switzerland, claimed the lives of six individuals, including Lara Baumgartner, a 26-year-old radio DJ. The blaze engulfed the entire bus, leaving five others injured. The incident resulted in a massive plume of smoke visible from miles away, with flames reaching several meters high.
Local authorities confirmed the casualties and initiated an investigation into the situation amid reports suggesting a self-immolation attempt by a man. Lara’s employer, Radio Energy, expressed profound sorrow over her loss, highlighting her positive qualities as a person and colleague.
Among the deceased were a 16-year-old boy, a 63-year-old Portuguese bus driver, a 29-year-old man, and two women aged 25 and 29, all Swiss nationals from the area. The suspected perpetrator, a 65-year-old Swiss citizen from Bern, was also among the fatalities. The bus was en route from Düdingen to Kerzers when the fire broke out just before reaching its final destination.
The injured individuals, consisting of two Swiss men aged 34 and 61, two Swiss women aged 27 and 56, and a 32-year-old man from Kosovo, received medical attention, with three being hospitalized and two treated at the scene. Authorities indicated that the fire may have been caused by an arsonist act, with reports suggesting a person had used gasoline in the incident.
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