Tuesday, May 9, 2023, 1:29 am
HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ (WABC) – A foreign object fell on the roof of a house in New Jersey.
It happened at a home in Hopewell, Mercer County, where police say a metal object went through the roof and into the home’s hardwood floor.
This oblong object measuring 4 by 6 inches is believed to be a meteorite.
Hopewell City Police believe the possible meteorite may have been related to the recent Eta Aquarida meteor shower.
The ranch-style home was occupied at the time of the incident, but no injuries were reported.
Officials contacted several agencies to help identify the subject.
The investigation is ongoing.
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