Roof collapses at BJ’s Wholesale Club in Ocean Township
First responders are also dealing with flooding in the area.
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Multiple crews are responding to a roof collapse at a BJ’s Wholesale Club in Ocean Township.
The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office said first responders are on scene at the store on Route 35 in the Oakhurst section of Ocean Township. Officials are asking people to stay clear of the area so emergency crews can respond safely. The collapse happened around 11:30 a.m. Multiple mutual aid crews from surrounding towns were also called to the scene.
Law enforcement officials told News 12 that there were no injuries reported. Police said all 27 staff members who were in the building at the time are accounted for and safe. All of the customers who were in BJ's at the time of the collapse are also safe, police said.
According to Ocean Township Police Chief Michael Sorrentino and Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden, approximately 20% of the rear of the building has collapsed. Officials believe the damage was caused by the weight of the water from the heavy rain that fell.
Authorities are also urging drivers to avoid Route 35 because of severe flooding in the area.
This remains a developing story.
