Partial roof collapse at BJ's Wholesale Club in Ocean Township, New Jersey, amid heavy rain

OCEAN TOWNSHIP, N.J. (WPVI) -- First responders are on the scene of a partial roof collapse at a BJ's Wholesale Club in Monmouth County on Monday morning.

It was reported around 11 a.m. at the store on Route 35 in Ocean Township, New Jersey.

Officials say 27 people were inside the building at the time of the collapse. Two of those people were partially trapped but were able to free themselves and get out safely.

There had been major flooding in the area.

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The Monmouth County Sheriff's Office is asking people to stay away from the area and say it is extremely dangerous to travel.

Police are asking people to avoid the areas of Route 35, Park Avenue, and Deal Road, particularly between Routes 18 and 35, until further notice.

"This incident is another reminder of how quickly severe weather can create dangerous and unpredictable conditions," said Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden. "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."

No other details have been released.