30 Rescued From Motels in West Atlantic City, NJ, During Coastal Flooding

Authorities in Egg Harbor Township say they helped rescue 30 people from flood waters along the Black Horse Pike in West Atlantic City Friday morning.

According to the EHT Police Department, flooding began to occur around 7:30 between Athens Avenue and Bayport Drive.

With the assistance of the West Atlantic City and Bargaintown Fire Departments, approximately 30 occupants from four motels along the Black Horse Pike were evacuated using a raised military grade vehicle.

The motels impacted were the Travel Inn, Travel Lodge, the New Sea Breeze, and the Economy Inn.

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Several of the motel occupants were relocated to other motels in the area while others were taken to a shelter with aid from the American Red Cross.

Two abandoned vehicles stuck in the flood waters along the Black Horse Pike were towed to the EHT impound lot.

Police say the water began to recede about three hours later, however, it is expected to return around tonight's high tide at 8:15.

Travelers along the Black Horse Pike in this area are advised to seek alternate routes to avoid the occurring flood waters.

No injuries were reported.