Mar 12 โ€ข 11:00 UTC ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italy Il Giornale

Bern, bus on fire: the man had psychiatric problems

A man with psychiatric issues set fire to an autobus in Kerzers, Switzerland, killing six passengers while no one could intervene.

A tragic incident occurred on Tuesday in Kerzers, Switzerland, approximately 25 kilometers west of the Swiss capital, Bern, when a man with known psychiatric issues set himself ablaze on a bus. The fire resulted in the deaths of six passengers. Philippe Allain, the regional police chief, disclosed that this individual had been reported missing by his family prior to the incident. The cantonal prosecutor of Fribourg, Raphael Bourquin, shared initial witness accounts, indicating that the man entered the bus carrying bags, doused himself with a flammable liquid, and ignited the fire swiftly before anyone could intervene. Authorities stressed that the man exhibited signs of being marginalized and unstable, and they firmly ruled out any terrorist motives behind the act, stating that no evidence suggests a possible connection to terrorism. Local officials are now grappling with the aftermath of this devastating event, with the investigation focused on understanding the circumstances that led to the manโ€™s actions and the systemic issues surrounding mental health care. The incident raises significant questions about public safety and the mental health of individuals who might pose a risk to themselves and others, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and intervention strategies in such troubling cases.

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