Schools in Mantua Twp. closed Wednesday due to downed trees, power lines after severe storms
MANTUA TWP., N.J. (WPVI) -- Crews are cleaning up after severe storms toppled trees and knocked out power across the Philadelphia region.
The storms prompting a tornado warning in parts of South Jersey.
The storms hit a community in Gloucester County, New Jersey, quite hard.
Action News has learned that schools in Mantua Township will be closed Wednesday due to the storm damage.
The district says it will assess whether it can reopen Thursday.
The Mantua Fire Department said multiple roads are also closed, including Bridgeton Pike, between Mantua Blvd. and Mt Royal Rd.; Berkley Rd., between Bridgeton Pike and Harrison Ave.; as well as multiple side streets in residential neighborhoods.
Emergency crews responded to multiple reports of downed trees, trees falling onto homes and other structures, downed power lines, power outages and at least some reported collapsed structures.
Two residents were briefly trapped after a tree crashed into their home in Mantua Township. It was not immediately clear whether either person was injured.
Officials in Gloucester County are urging residents to stay home if possible as crews continue cleanup and assess storm damage.
No serious injuries had been reported as of Tuesday night.
New video shows the fallen tree that blocked Susquehanna Road and Mill Road in Abington Township, Montgomery County.
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More soaking rain is expected for the region later this week.
