Portable Toilet Explodes At Construction Site In Ocean County, Report Says

The explosion is under investigation, the report said.

By Karen Wall, Patch Staff

May 4, 2026 12:26 pm EDT

An explosion damaged a portable toilet at a construction site in Lakewood over the weekend, according to a report. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

LAKEWOOD, NJ — An explosion damaged a portable toilet at a construction site in Lakewood on Saturday, according to a report.

The toilet on Clifton Avenue blew up about 9:30 p.m. Saturday, the Asbury Park Press reported.

The explosion is under investigation, the report said.

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