At least three people were killed when severe thunderstorms swept through New Jersey on Thursday night, officials say.
A spokesperson for the city of Plainfield said two men were killed when a tree fell onto a vehicle they were in. They have been identified as 79-year-old Rocco Sansone and 29-year-old Brian Ernesto Valladares.
“Our hearts are heavy today. This tragedy is a sobering reminder of the power of nature and the fragility of life,” Plainfield Mayor Adrian O. Mapp said in a statement. “We mourn with the families and stand ready to support them in every way possible.”…