Jonas Salk Superior Signal Fire Old Bridge

Firefighters, EMS and police from five towns are on the scene of a fire at a commercial building on West Greystone Road in Old Bridge, authorities said.

A medical chopper lands at Veterans Park in connection with a fiery explosion May 1 in Old Bridge.
Photo Credit: *Zandra Adamczyk*

Jon Craig

05/01/2024 1:57 p.m.

There was a report of an explosion at about 11:20 a.m. on Wednesday, May 1, Old Bridge police said.

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"There were multiple severe injuries" and two medical helicopters were called to help take victims to hospitals, police said.

Superior Signal Co. is located across the road from Jonas Salk Middle School where students and staff sheltered in place as a precaution.

Old Bridge had assistance from first responders from East Brunswick, Spotswood, Marlboro and Monroe, they said.

It was not yet known how many people were injured, how many went to the hospital or the extent of their injuries.

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