The roof of a BJ’s Wholesale Club in New Jersey partially collapsed on Monday morning amid heavy flooding in the area.

According to the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened at approximately 11:30 a.m. at the BJ’s Wholesale Club on NJ-35 in Ocean Township.

There were 27 people inside the building at the time.

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Two people were partially trapped, but freed themselves and safely left the store with everyone else, Ocean Township Police Chief Michael Sorrentino and Sheriff Shaun Golden said in a statement.

“This incident is another reminder of how quickly severe weather can create dangerous and unpredictable conditions,” Golden said.

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A Flash Flood Warning was issued for Ocean Township until 3:15 p.m. Monday.

The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office posted an image from Route 35 that showed several vehicles deep in floodwater.

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Officials said it is extremely dangerous to travel due to the flooding.

Authorities said no injuries were reported. Numerous local, county and regional emergency agencies remain at the scene.

Primary and secondary searches of the building were conducted using the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office interior drone and K-9 teams.

“This incident is another reminder of how quickly severe weather can create dangerous and unpredictable conditions,” Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden said. “We commend all first responders who worked with urgency under challenging circumstances.”

“Despite the ongoing flooding and severe weather affecting our communities, all worked seamlessly together to ensure everyone was safely accounted for. Their dedication and teamwork exemplify the very best of public safety,” Golden continued.

More severe weather is expected on Monday, according to the FOX Forecast Center.

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