Deadly Storm Kills Three in New Jersey
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A severe thunderstorm with winds exceeding 60 mph swept through central New Jersey on July 4th, resulting in three fatalities and widespread damage. Two men died in Plainfield when a tree fell on their car, prompting Mayor Adrian Mapp to declare a state of emergency and cancel the town's Fourth of July celebrations. A third person died in nearby North Plainfield. Governor Phil Murphy urged residents to stay indoors due to downed trees and power lines.
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