WASHINGTON BOROUGH, N.J. (Warren County) — A tractor-trailer struck Muheisen Bagel & Deli in Washington Borough on Thursday morning, prompting an emergency response to the business along Route 31.
The crash occurred around 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at the bagel shop, located at 29 Route 31 near Youmans Avenue.
The tractor-trailer, which displayed the name Gary W. Gray, struck the building. Emergency crews responded to the scene, and Washington Collision Center later removed the tractor-trailer.
It remains unknown whether anyone was injured in the crash.
The Washington Business Improvement District expressed support for the business and those affected by the crash.
“Our hearts and prayers are with the Muheisen family, their employees, customers, and anyone affected by today’s accident. Behind every local business is a family, years of hard work, and people who have invested so much into our community. It’s difficult to see something like this happen to one of our own, and we hope the Muheisen family knows they have an entire community behind them.”
RNJ has reached out to police and the trucking company for additional information.
No further details were immediately available.
