Bridgeton warehouse collapse, ammonia leak: All employees accounted for; 2 injured

2 injured after ammonia leak, warehouse collapse in Bridgeton

A collapse and ammonia leak caused lots of damage and some injuries at a food processing warehouse in Bridgeton, New Jersey Wednesday.

BRIDGETON, N.J. - A major collapse and ammonia leak occurred at a large food processing warehouse in Bridgeton, New Jersey Wednesday. 

A frightening incident unfolded at a Cumberland County food-processing plant when a large section of the warehouse roof collapsed amid a chemical leak. 

Despite the chaos, no one was seriously hurt.

What we know:

The collapse occurred at Seabrook Brothers and Sons, a commercial food processing facility on Finley Road in Upper Deerfield Township, around 1:30 p.m.

At the time, 150 employees were inside the building. 

Fortunately, only two workers sustained minor injuries.

Warehouse collapse and ammonia leak in Bridgeton: What we know

A collapse and ammonia leak caused lots of damage at a food processing warehouse in Bridgeton, New Jersey Wednesday.

SKYFOX was over the scene where a large number of emergency vehicles could be seen surrounding the warehouse. 

Emergency responders arrived promptly, evacuating all employees and conducting thorough searches to ensure everyone was accounted for.

While one emergency responder suffered possible heat exhaustion, the situation was managed effectively, averting catastrophe. 

What they're saying:

Officials provide update on warehouse collapse in Bridgeton

Cumberland County officials give an update on the collapse and ammonia leak that occurred at a warehouse in Bridgeton Wednesday.

"The outcome is exactly what at best, it could not have been any better on our side," said Kevin Smaniotto, Cumberland County Administrator.

"The initial report stated one possible trapped occupant in the building. After our initial searches, we did not find anybody," said Keith Stoms, Chief of Upper Deerfield Fire Co. 1.

Kevin Smaniotto assured the public that the ammonia released during the collapse poses no threat to nearby residents. "Hazmat crews have continued to monitor the release of anhydrous ammonia and have determined the levels are minimal and there is no threat or hazard to the community at this time."

In addition to EMS, hazmat, search and rescue, police, and fire crews, structural collapse specialists from Camden County were brought in to assess the building's stability.

"They used technical equipment to verify the building was not shifting, not moving, that there was no further concern of collapse at this time," explained Robert Strain, Battalion Chief of the City of Vineland Fire Dept.

What we don't know:

The cause of the collapse is not yet known but will be thoroughly investigated. 

Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.