US Edition2 dead in New Jersey after flood waters carry away vehicle during heavy rains that hit Northeast
NORTHERN NEW JERSEY, JUL 15 – Floodwaters swept away a vehicle killing two people in Plainfield; 159 flights were canceled at Newark Liberty Airport amid widespread travel disruptions, officials said.
- In Plainfield, New Jersey, authorities reported 2 deaths when a vehicle was swept into Cedar Brook during a storm that moved across the U.S. Northeast overnight.
- Earlier this month, a severe storm in Plainfield killed two, and a third was killed in North Plainfield, as the statement said.
- Monday night, rescuers carried out dozens of water rescues, a house exploded just before 11:25 p.m., and 159 flights were canceled at Newark Liberty Airport.
- Governor Phil Murphy declared a state of emergency, urged residents to stay indoors and avoid travel as roads remained closed across the Garden State.
- On July 15, North Plainfield schools and offices will remain closed, several I-78 lanes in Berkeley Heights are closed, and officials continue urging shelter-in-place.
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2 Dead in New Jersey After Floodwaters Carry Away Vehicle During Heavy Rains That Hit Northeast
NEW YORK—Two people in New Jersey were killed after their vehicle was swept up in floodwaters during a storm that moved across the U.S. Northeast overnight, authorities said Tuesday. Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, noted the deaths occurred in the northern New Jersey city of Plainfield, where there were two storm-related deaths July 3. A third person was killed in North Plainfield during that previous storm. “We’re not unique, but we’re in one of …
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