Possible meteorite tears through the roof of Hopewell, N.J. home

HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP, N.J. - A metallic object believed to be a meteorite struck the roof a home in Hopewell Township on Monday. 

Hopewell Township Police say it went through the roof of the ranch-style home on Old Washington Crossing Pennington Road and dented its hardwood floor. 

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Police said people were in the home at the time, but no one was hurt. 

The object is approximately 4" x 6" and appears to be metallic. 

Police contacted several other agencies to help figure out more information about the object. 

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If the object is confirmed to be a meteorite, it may be part of the Eta Aquariids meteor shower, police said.  

The investigation is ongoing.   

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