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Apparent Meteorite Crashes Through Roof Of New Jersey Home And Damages Floor: "It Was Warm"
"I thank God that my father was not here, no one was here, we weren't hurt or anything," Kop told the station.
May 11, 2023
A New Jersey family said they are thankful everyone is safe after an apparent meteorite crashed through their roof on Monday afternoon.
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According to a statement released by the Hopewell Police Department, a "metallic object believed to be a meteorite" struck the roof of a ranch-style home. The oblong object, which police described as being about four inches by six inches, went through the roof and ceiling of the home before it "impacted the hardwood floor" and came to a stop.
An image released by police showed the space rock next to a damaged, cracked floor.
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A photo of the object provided by police/Hopewell Township NJ Police/KDKA2
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