One Dead, Two Injured in Explosion in Old Bridge

May 1, 2024

OLD BRIDGE, NJ (MIDDLESEX)–Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone and Chief Thomas J. Montagna of the Old Bridge Police Department announced today that authorities are investigating an explosion in the Township of Old Bridge.

Today, May 1, 2024, at approximately 11:45 A.M., authorities responded to Superior Signal Company, LLC in Old Bridge following a report of an explosion. Upon arrival, authorities located Eileen Marco, 73, of South River, who had succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene and two other employees, who were injured during the explosion.

While the investigation is ongoing, a preliminary investigation lead by The New Jersey State Police, Old Bridge Police Department, the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, and local, state, and county Fire Marshals indicates that the explosion is not suspicious in nature and foul play is not suspected.

An investigation into the cause of the explosion is active and continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Keith Weiss of the Old Bridge Police Department at 732-721-5600 or Detective Matthew Colonna of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office at 732-745-3354.