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PHOTOS: Damage Around Toms River Monday

Pictures from around the area as Hurricane Sandy approaches.

As Hurricane Sandy approaches Monday night, damage from the storm can already be seen in Ocean County. Trees, power lines and debris are starting to close roads all over the area. In the barrier islands, flooding has already started taking place.

Power is out all over the area as well, in parts of Toms River, and from Vaughn Road to the Tunney and Mathis Bridges.

The Barnegat Bay has started to swell, raising water levels in the area, including the Toms River.

Find out what's happening in Toms Riverwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

Check out our photo gallery from around Toms River, Silverton, the bayshore and Seaside.

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