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Man burned at Ittigen station; police seek people who helped
A man caught fire at Ittigen station in Switzerland on Monday evening, and a nearby rubbish bin also burned.
Police are investigating what caused the fire and currently suspect it may have been a deliberate act by the man.
Several people at the station rushed to help and put out the flames.
The man suffered burns and was taken to hospital after police found him nearby; he had first left the scene.
Bern cantonal police are seeking the people who helped him, as well as other witnesses.
The investigation is being led by the Bern-Mittelland regional prosecutor’s office, and police ask anyone with information to call 031 303 25 31.
A man suffered burns after his clothing caught fire at Ittigen railway station on Monday evening.
Several people at the station helped extinguish the flames.
The injured man left the scene before a police patrol found him and took him to hospital.
Bern cantonal police are investigating and are seeking witnesses, especially the people who helped him.
Police said they currently believe the incident was a deliberate act by the man; the cause remains under investigation.
- Who
- An injured man and several people who helped him. Police are seeking witnesses, especially those helpers.
- What
- The man's clothing caught fire, and he suffered burns. A nearby rubbish bin also caught fire.
- When
- Monday evening; police received the report shortly after 19:10. The date is not stated.
- Where
- Ittigen railway station, in the canton of Bern, Switzerland.
- Why
- The cause is still being investigated. Police currently believe it was a deliberate act by the man.
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A man's clothing caught fire at Ittigen railway station, and a rubbish bin also caught fire.
Bern cantonal police received a report of a fire at the station.
People helped extinguish the flames, and the injured man left the scene.
A police patrol found the man and took him to hospital.
- Location
- Ittigen railway station, canton of Bern
- Police report
- Shortly after 19:10
- Injury
- Burns; the man was taken to hospital
- Investigation
- Bern cantonal police, under the direction of the Bern-Mittelland regional public prosecutor’s office
- Police contact
- 031 303 25 31