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BJ’s roof collapses during heavy rain in New Jersey
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Heavy rain in New Jersey caused the roof of a BJ’s Wholesale Club to partially collapse, temporarily trapping two people who were able to free themselves and exit safely.
- Emergency responders, including Ocean Township police and Monmouth Court sheriff’s deputies, quickly arrived at the scene to assist during the incident.
- No injuries were reported, and authorities praised the coordinated efforts of first responders amid challenging severe weather and flooding conditions.
- More than 60 million people across the mid-Atlantic and Northeast were under flood watches, with over 3 inches of rain recorded in nearby communities within 24 hours.
- BJ’s Wholesale Club representatives were not immediately available for comment following the incident.
