Damaged Target Store In Hudson County To Reopen For First Time After Crash

HUDSON COUNTY, NJ — After a truck crashed into a Target store in Hudson County last month, the store was set to reopen this week, a spokesperson said.

Five people were injured, at least one severely, when two trucks crashed into the side of a Target store in North Bergen on Jan. 17. READ MORE: Truck Crashes Into Target Store In NJ

A spokesperson for the store said, "The store is stocked and will reopen Thursday, February 6. It will resume normal business hours (8 a.m.–11 p.m.) moving forward."

Additional details:

• Starbucks and CVS will be open.
• Order Pickup and Drive Up will not be available until further notice.
• The store will have temporary restrooms on site for guests as we work to rebuild the permanent facilities.

Earlier Reporting

"A dump truck descending 71st st hill lost control, crossed into oncoming traffic, and struck a tractor-trailer. The force of the collision caused both vehicles to crash into the Target store," said North Bergen Mayor Nicholas Sacco on that Friday.

Three of the victims were shoppers inside the store, and the other two were the drivers of both vehicles, said a spokesperson for the town. All were taken to nearby hospitals and treated.

Media reports said one woman was in the bathroom of the store and had to be extricated.

Sacco said, "We are committed to supporting the injured individuals and their families while working to understand what happened. I also want to commend our emergency responders and responders from surrounding municipalities for their swift action and dedication to ensuring everyone’s safety."

The cause of the accident is currently under investigation by local authorities.