After winter storm, snow-covered roof partially collapses at Jersey Shore

Authorities say no one was inside at the time and no injuries were reported.

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Snow-covered roof partially collapses at Jersey Shore
Snow-covered roof partially collapses at Jersey ShoreChopper 6 over the scene showed the snow-covered roof partially collapsed.

OCEAN CITY, New Jersey (WPVI) -- A roof caved in under the weight of the snow at the Jersey Shore.

Emergency crews responded just before 11:30 a.m. Tuesday to GG's Diamond Cleaners on the 600 block of Asbury Avenue in Ocean City, New Jersey.

Chopper 6 over the scene showed the snow-covered roof partially collapsed.

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The Ocean City Fire Department could be seen outside the building.

Authorities say no one was inside at the time and no injuries were reported.

Two families in a neighboring building have been displaced while the cleaners' building is assessed.

A winter storm on Monday dumped 14 inches of snow in Ocean City, according to the National Weather Service.

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