The roof of a BJ's store in New Jersey collapsed this morning, apparently due to severe weather, leaving multiple people trapped inside.
Although emergency crews responded quickly, miraculously, no one was hurt in the accident.
According to officials, 27 people were inside the building at the time of the collapse, with two individuals partially entrapped in the debris but managing to free themselves and escape safely.
Emergency teams deployed specialized rescue units to ensure the building was clear, conducting primary and secondary searches, the sheriff's office reported.
Security camera footage shows the moment the roof collapsed at the BJ's store, with water gushing into the business as unsuspecting shoppers looked on in shock.
A large emergency response was triggered in Monmouth County, New Jersey, after the partial roof collapse at the local BJ's Wholesale Club.
The incident occurred just after 11:15 a.m. local time, with emergency personnel rushing to the scene to assist those trapped inside.
Shocking video footage appeared to show shoppers browsing the store's products in the seconds leading up to the roof collapse.
The swift response of emergency teams ensured that everyone inside the building was safely evacuated, with no reported injuries.
