Car Carrier Erupts Into Flames On I-95 In Early Morning Norwalk Fire

A truck hauling multiple vehicles caught fire early Wednesday, April 9, on Interstate 95 in Norwalk, destroying several cars in the process, authorities said.

Norwalk firefighters battle a car-carrier truck blaze on I-95 Wednesday morning, April 9.
Photo Credit: *Norwalk Fire Department*

Four of the six cars on the carrier were destroyed in the fire near Exit 14 South.
Photo Credit: *Norwalk Fire Department*

Norwalk firefighters had to use special equipment to move the truck and destroyed vehicles off of I-95 around 6 a.m.
Photo Credit: *Norwalk Fire Department*

Josh Lanier

04/09/2025 11:03 a.m.

The flames broke out around 5:50 a.m. near Exit 14 South on I-95, Norwalk firefighters said.

Firefighters believe the blaze started in the truck’s brakes. The driver couldn't use their fire extinguisher to put it out, which allowed the flames to creep onto the vehicles on the trailer, officials said.

Four of the six vehicles on the carrier were destroyed, but no injuries were reported.

The fire caused major delays for morning commuters as well. Police blocked off multiple lanes of southbound traffic as crews cleared the scene.

Norwalk firefighters used specialized equipment to remove the burned-out truck and damaged vehicles from the highway, officials said.

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