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New Jersey officials are investigating a suspected bird flu outbreak after large numbers of dead or dying geese were found in Gloucester County parks, including Pitman’s Betty Park and Alcyon Park (both closed). Authorities estimate 50–75 suspected cases at that Pitman location, with Sicklerville also under review; officials say the avian flu poses little risk to humans and will provide more details on Wednesday.
Two new businesses, Cloud 10 smart wash and Wolf Fitness, are opening in Timberline Plaza in Gloucester County, offering automated car washing and community-focused fitness services, respectively.
A small plane crash at Cross Keys Airport in Gloucester County, NJ, resulted in 15 injuries, with victims transported to hospitals; the FAA has launched an investigation into the incident.
A truck accidentally crashed into a Kohl's store in Gloucester County, New Jersey, causing significant damage but no injuries, with inspectors assessing the structural impact.
A person was shot and wounded by police in Deptford Township, New Jersey, on Thursday afternoon, according to the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office. The incident, which occurred shortly before 3 p.m., is under investigation as per state guidelines for police-involved shootings.
A food handler at an Olive Garden in Deptford, New Jersey, tested positive for Hepatitis A, prompting county health officials to urge diners who may have been exposed to get vaccinated. Symptoms of the viral illness include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, tiredness, poor appetite, jaundice, and dark urine, with a two to seven week incubation period. The county is working with the restaurant to vaccinate potentially exposed co-workers, and anyone with questions is encouraged to contact the county health department.
One person is dead and another is in serious condition after a three-vehicle crash in Gloucester County, Virginia. The driver of a Nissan sedan failed to yield at an intersection and struck a motorcyclist, who then hit a Chevrolet sedan. The motorcyclist and their passenger were thrown from the vehicle and taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. The driver of the sedan stopped at the stop sign was uninjured. The driver of the Nissan sedan has been charged with reckless driving, and the investigation is ongoing.
An 18-year-old student from Pitman High School in Gloucester County, New Jersey, went missing while swimming in Alcyon Lake with a friend. The friend tried to rescue him but was unsuccessful. Multiple agencies, including a Camden County dive unit and Deptford marine units, are searching for the missing teen.