Roof partially collapses at Edison wine distribution warehouse

Warehouse manager Mario Rodriguez told News 12 that workers were operating machines inside the facility when the collapse occurred.

News 12 Staff

Nov 7, 2023, 10:53 PM

Updated 179 days ago

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A water leak caused a partial roof collapse at a wine distribution warehouse in Edison.
The warehouse is in an office park near Middlesex County College.
Warehouse manager Mario Rodriguez told News 12 that workers were operating machines inside the facility when the collapse occurred.
“Luckily, nothing fell on top of them," said Rodriguez.
Rodriguez says the building was evacuated and that no one would be allowed back in it tonight.


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