BJ's Wholesale Club accident: Video shows aftermath of scary roof collapse at Ocean Township; watch

A roof collapsed at a BJ's Wholesale Club in Ocean Township, New Jersey amid heavy flooding.

Updated on: Jul 6, 2026, 23:59:01 IST

By Khushi Arora

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A roof collapsed at a BJ's Wholesale Club warehouse in Ocean Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey, early Monday morning as flooding hit the tri-state area. At least three people are believed to be trapped, based on scanner audio, as police continue to respond.

A roof collapsed at a BJ's Wholesale Club in Ocean Township, New Jersey. (Unsplash/ Representative image)

A video has surfaced showing the chaotic moments inside the BJ's Wholesale Club right after part of the roof collapsed.

Here is the video:

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What happened

The collapse took place around 11:15am, according to Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden. About 20% of the building came down and 27 employees were inside at the time. All of them have been accounted for, Golden said, as per Pix11.

So far, no injuries have been reported and no victims have been found during search and rescue operations.

“Pretty substantial damage to the rear side of the building, but all hazards have been addressed,” Golden said.

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Heavy flooding in the area

The Monmouth County Sheriff's Office said the area is dealing with significant flooding. A flash flood warning is in effect until 3:15pm in Monmouth County, as per the National Weather Service.

Videos are are being circulated of vehicle submerged in water in Deal (Monmouth County).

Watch here:

“Please stay clear of the area and allow emergency personnel to safely respond,” the Sheriff's Office said in a post on Facebook. “It is extremely dangerous to travel.”

Police also shared a photo of cars half-submerged in flood water in Ocean Township.

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Khushi Arora
Khushi Arora is a Content Producer at Hindustan Times, where she writes for the US Desk, covering everything happening in the United States, while maintaining quality and delivering impactful stories across all beats. She previously worked at Zee News for over a year where she explored multiple beats including News Desk, Education and Lifestyle. With a background in English Literature, Khushi blends sharp research with thoughtful storytelling, shaping stories that go beyond headlines and bring clarity and credibility to every piece she writes. Beyond the newsroom, she enjoys reading, watching cinema and loves having long conversations about books, films and everything in between.Read More

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