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Warehouse shoppers dodge disaster when roof gives way during savage storm
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Key Points:
- A partial roof collapse at a BJ's Wholesale Club in Ocean Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey, trapped multiple people inside during severe weather on Monday morning.
- Emergency personnel responded quickly after reports of the collapse around 11:15 a.m., with 27 people confirmed inside the building at the time; fortunately, no injuries were reported.
- Two individuals were partially trapped but managed to escape on their own, while specialized rescue teams, including drone units and search dogs, conducted thorough searches of the compromised structure.
- Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden commended first responders for their coordinated efforts amid severe weather and flooding, emphasizing the unpredictable dangers posed by such conditions.
- Authorities have urged residents and motorists to avoid the area as emergency operations and safety assessments continue.
