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title: "Multiple fatalities reported after bus catches fire in Chiètres, Switzerland"
url: https://moldova1.md/p/70762/multiple-fatalities-reported-after-bus-catches-fire-in-chiètres-switzerland
published: 2026-03-11T07:00:03Z
language: en
author: "Daniela Savin"
section: "International"
source: moldova1.md
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# Multiple fatalities reported after bus catches fire in Chiètres, Switzerland

> Fribourg Cantonal Police confirmed multiple deaths and injuries after a passenger coach was engulfed in flames on Tuesday night in Chiètres, western Switzerland.

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Fribourg Cantonal Police confirmed multiple deaths and injuries after a passenger coach was engulfed in flames on Tuesday night in Chiètres, western Switzerland.

The fire broke out in the small town located in the Canton of Fribourg, prompting an immediate and large-scale emergency response.

**Emergency response and investigation**

Authorities deployed a significant rescue operation to the scene, including emergency vehicles and a medical rescue helicopter.

Investigators have officially opened an inquiry into the incident. The cause of the fire remains unknown at this stage, according to official police statements on social media.

Translation by **Iurie Tataru**