A partial roof collapse occurs at a BJ’s Wholesale Club in Ocean Township, New Jersey, during heavy rain and severe weather. Multiple outlets report that damaging wind, torrential rain, and flash flooding affect the area as the incident develops on Route 35 near late morning on Monday. Security-camera and other video footage shows a portion of the roof failing, with water flooding into the store, including near the bakery section.
Officials quoted by local and national outlets say the incident results in no injuries. Fox News and ABC News report that two people are partially trapped by debris but are able to free themselves and exit safely. CBS News also states that no one is hurt, and notes the broader context of flash flooding and underwater streets caused by the storms.
The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office urges the public to avoid the area and describes extreme flooding and additional severe weather as ongoing. The outlets also describe the collapse as linked to the storm conditions, including water pooling and related structural failure, though specific causes beyond weather are not detailed in the reports.
