This is the second fatal explosion in Middlesex County in just over 24 hours. Another explosion happened yesterday May 1, 2024 in Old Bridge. One person was killed and two others injured in Wednesday’s explosion.
May 2, 2024
SOUTH RIVER, NJ (MIDDLESEX)–Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Mark Tinitigan of the South River Police Department announced today that authorities are investigating an explosion in the Borough of South River.
Today, Thursday, May 2, 2024, at approximately 7:03 P.M., authorities responded to a residence on Continental Court following a report of an explosion. Upon their arrival, authorities located two male victims who had sustained serious injuries from the explosion. One of the victims was transported to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital for treatment. The other victim, Kevin Gilbert, 62, of South River, was discovered with fatal injuries. Gilbert succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
An investigation into the cause of the explosion is active and continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Patrick Molina of the South River Police Department at 732-238-1000 or Detective Matthew Colonna of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office at 732-745-3354.
Yesterday in Old Bridge one person was killed and two others injured in another explosion.
Yesterday, May 1, 2024, at approximately 11:45 A.M., authorities responded to Superior Signal Company, LLC in Old Bridge following a report of an explosion. Upon arrival, authorities located Eileen Marco, 73, of South River, who had succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene and two other employees, who were injured during the explosion.
While the investigation is ongoing, a preliminary investigation lead by The New Jersey State Police, Old Bridge Police Department, the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, and local, state, and county Fire Marshals indicates that the explosion is not suspicious in nature and foul play is not suspected.
One Dead, Two Injured in Explosion in Old Bridge
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The scene tonight in South River, Middlesex County, New Jersey.
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