March 25, 2014
Police are investigating an explosion on Owen Street at Dalby.
Initial investigations reveal that around 2:45pm a parcel exploded when it was opened.
A Dalby man received serious injuries to his arm and less serious injuries to his upper body and face.
He was transported to Dalby Hospital.
Residences within a 50m zone were evacuated and nearby streets closed until police declared the area safe.
There is no further information at this time.
Investigations are continuing.
Acting Inspector Terry McCullough said it was believed the injured man found the parcel at the front of his house.
It is not known if it was left there, delivered by a courier or came through the mail.
A neighbour alerted emergency services after she heard the explosion.
Bomb Disposal Investigation Unit from Brisbane and detectives from Dalby are investigating the incident.
Acting Inspector McCullough confirmed the injured man’s wife died in a car accident during the past 12 months.
[UPDATED March 26]
