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Police: Heat stopped working prior to Darien bus fire

While enroute, there was a loud noise and smoke could be seen coming from the back of the bus.

Rose Shannon

Jan 27, 2026, 9:23 PM

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The driver of the bus that caught fire on I-95 in Darien during Sunday's snowstorm said the heater stopped working, state police said.

The driver told police once that happened, they headed for the Darien rest stop.

While enroute, there was a loud noise and smoke could be seen coming from the back of the bus.

Police were called once the driver pulled over.

Six people were sent to the hospital, but no one was seriously injured.

News 12 has reached out to Dattco but has not heard back.

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