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At Least 3 Dead in New Jersey After Strong Thunderstorms Sweep Through the Northeast

A violent thunderstorm struck central New Jersey on July 4, 2025, killing three people and causing widespread damage in Plainfield and North Plainfield.
The storm brought wind gusts up to 80 mph and uprooted about eighty large trees, which downed power lines and crushed vehicles, leading local officials to declare states of emergency.
Two men, aged 25 and 79, died when a tree collapsed onto their vehicle in Plainfield, while a woman who had pulled over on Greenbrook Road died after a tree fell on her car in North Plainfield.
On Friday morning, nearly 20,000 homes experienced power outages, with Middlesex County accounting for more than half of these interruptions. Mayor Adrian O. Mapp described the impact of the storms as causing extensive harm and lasting devastation.
Due to the destruction, Plainfield and North Plainfield canceled Fourth of July events, and Governor Phil Murphy urged residents to avoid downed wires and stay inside while emergency agencies provide support.

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