BJ's Roof Collapse Traps 27 in New Jersey Store, Leaving 0 Injured
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 6
BJ's Roof Collapse Traps 27 in New Jersey Store, Leaving 0 Injured
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 6
Summary
27 people were inside the Ocean Township BJ's Wholesale Club when part of the roof gave way around 11:15 a.m., and rescuers later confirmed no injuries.
Two people were partially trapped in debris but freed themselves before emergency crews completed primary and secondary searches of the structurally compromised building.
Severe weather appeared to drive the collapse, with video showing water gushing into the store as flooding continued across Monmouth County.
Interior drones, New Jersey USAR K-9 teams and other specialized units cleared the building, while police told residents to avoid Route 35, Park Avenue and Deal Road.