Police update: Sudden death at Mackay

A man has been charged following investigations into a fatal explosion in North Mackay yesterday.

Just before 2am on April 2, emergency services responded to reports an explosion had occurred at a Malcolmson Street, trailer manufacturing business.

It will be alleged two men attempted to set alight a shipping container belonging to someone known to them when the explosion occurred.

A 30-year-old Beaconsfield man was located deceased at the scene.

A 50-year-old man Mackay man has been charged with arson, enter with intent, wilful damage and four counts of contravening a domestic violence order.

He is due to appear before the Mackay Magistrates Court today.

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