A metallic object believed to be a meteorite has crashed through the roof of a residential home in New Jersey, US. The incident occurred on Old Washington Crossing Pennington Road. No injuries were reported despite residents being inside the home. The object is described as oblong in shape, approximately 4×6 inches, and appears to be metallic. It penetrated the roof and ceiling and impacted the hardwood floor before coming to a stop. Local police in Hopewell Township contacted several other agencies to positively identify the object. It is believed that the object could be part of a current meteor shower called the Eta Aquariids. An investigation is ongoing.
