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A large emergency response was triggered in Monmouth County, New Jersey, on Monday after a partial roof collapse at a local BJ’s Wholesale Club trapped multiple people inside during a wave of severe weather.<\/p>\n

Just after 11:15 a.m. local time, emergency personnel rushed to the BJ’s Wholesale Club on Route 35 in Ocean Township following reports of the collapse, according to a statement from the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office.<\/p>\n

Shocking video appeared to show unsuspecting shoppers looking at grocery items seconds before the roof collapsed, sending a large amount of water gushing into the business.<\/p>\n

Authorities confirmed 27 people were inside the building at the time of the incident, though no injuries were reported.<\/p>\n

SECURITY GUARD SURVIVES EIGHT DAYS BENEATH COLLAPSED SHOPPING CENTER AFTER VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKES<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office\ufeff was spotted at the scene of a roof collapse at BJ’s Wholesale Club in Ocean Township, New Jersey.<\/span> (Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office\ufeff)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Two people were partially entrapped in the debris but managed to free themselves and safely escape the building.<\/p>\n

Emergency teams deployed specialized rescue units to ensure the building was clear, conducting primary and secondary searches, according to the sheriff\u2019s office.<\/p>\n

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The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office interior drone searched the structurally compromised building, along with New Jersey Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) K-9 teams.<\/p>\n

Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden praised the first responders for working “seamlessly together” despite the severe weather and ongoing flooding plaguing the local communities.<\/p>\n

“This incident is another reminder of how quickly severe weather can create dangerous and unpredictable conditions,” Golden said.<\/p>\n

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Authorities said 27 people were inside, two were briefly partially trapped, and no injuries were reported after rescue crews searched and cleared the damaged building.<\/span> (X\/ @jamelholley)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ocean Township Police Chief Michael Sorrentino urged motorists and residents to stay away from the area as emergency operations continue.<\/p>\n

Travelers are asked to avoid Route 35, Park Avenue and Deal Road, specifically the stretch between Routes 18 and 35.<\/p>\n

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