The bridge connects Lower Township's Diamond Beach and Wildwood Crest to Cape May.
The bridge connects Lower Township 's Diamond Beach and Wildwood Crest to Cape May . Middle Thorofare Bridge closed in Lower Township after being hit by boat, New Jersey, was shut down Friday night after it was hit by a boat, according to police.
Witnesses say a boat struck the bridge around 9:30 p.m. One man was waiting to cross over from the Cape May side when he says it looked like the boat lost power and then struck the bridge. PICTURED: An image shared with Action News captured the vessel that struck the Middle Thorofare Bridge on Aug. 30, 2024.
Further details on the incident have not been released but Wildwood Crest police say the bridge will be closed until at least 8 a.m.Officials say a 90' commercial fishing vessel lost power and struck the bridge. It became pinned to the north side of the bridge. That vessel has since been towed away and no crewmembers were injured.
The bridge was reopened around 7:30 a.m. Saturday morning following a thorough inspection. All operations have resumed.
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