South River NJ home explosion kills one, another injured
The explosion occurred shortly after 7 p.m. at a home on Continental Court, South River Mayor Peter Guindi said.
One person killed, one injured in South River home explosion
On Thursday evening, a home explosion occurred in South River, resulting in one fatality and one person seriously injured. The explosion rocked a neighborhood in the borough, and the victim, identified as Kevin Gilbert, 62, was pronounced dead at the scene. Another individual was transported to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital for treatment [1].
Details of the Incident
The explosion took place at a residence on Continental Court off Leonardine Avenue. When authorities arrived at the scene, they found the two men with serious injuries. The home was completely leveled, and there was debris scattered on the roadway and neighboring lawns. Neighbors were safely evacuated, and the fire was extinguished. However, fire officials remained on the scene.
Investigation and Response
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. South River Police and the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and contact South River Police Detective Patrick Molina at 732-238-1000 or Detective Matthew Colonna of the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office at 732-745-3354 [1].
Recent Incidents in Middlesex County
This incident marks the second explosion in Middlesex County in consecutive days. The day before, a 73-year-old woman was killed and four others were injured in an explosion at a commercial building in Old Bridge.