Flooding Brings Reports Of 'Cars In Water' In Middlesex, Monmouth Counties

At about 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 25, several people were rescued from a vehicle in water in Woodbridge Township near its border with Perth Amboy, first responders confirmed.

A crew from Perth Amboy Fire Rescue assisted, a firefighter said.

Woodbridge police were not immediately available for more details.

About 15 minutes earlier, a car was reported stranded in water in Carteret, according to a developing unconfirmed report. The Carteret Fire Department and the mayor's office did not immediately comment.

At about 5 p.m., multiple cars were reported stranded in water in Shrewsbury and other parts of Monmouth County, according to unconfirmed reports. 

There were some weather-related traffic incidents in Middletown due to the sudden heavy rainfalls, according to Deputy Police Chief Paul Bailey.

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