An explosion has destroyed a unit on George St, Beenleigh. Picture: Marc Robertson Source: The Courier-Mail
A MAN, 52, has died, several people were injured and residents evacuated after a unit explosion in Beenleigh, south of Brisbane.
Police said about 9.15pm, an explosion occurred in a unit on George Street that is believed to have been caused by a gas bottle.
A 52-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene, and a man, 47, suffered significant burns and is in a serious condition in the Royal Brisbane Hospital.
Four other people were treated for shock and minor injuries at the scene.
An explosion has destroyed a unit on George St, Beenleigh. Picture: Marc Robertson
Police will guard the scene at the unit complex in Beenleigh overnight. The scene will be further examined by specialist units today.
An explosion has destroyed a unit on George St, Beenleigh. Resident are evacuated from the units. Picture: Marc Robertson
A crime scene has been declared in the block of 16 units.
The residents of the complex have been evacuated and will not be able to return for up to two days, a police spokesman said.
George Street between Boundary and Bougainville streets is closed with traffic diversions in place.
An explosion has destroyed a unit on George St, Beenleigh. Picture: Marc Robertson
Neighbouring homes rattled after the huge bang which one woman said sounded like a bomb.
"It was extremely loud, having never heard a bomb I thought that was what it was," she said.
"The whole building shook, I couldn't tell what it was but I stayed safe inside."
An explosion has destroyed a unit on George St Beenleigh. A resident is evacuated from the units. Picture: Marc Robertson
Another resident in the street said he heard the huge bang around 9pm.
"I heard the explosion, then went outside and could see the fire," he said.
"The street then filled with fire and police"
On social media residents in Beenleigh and neighbouring suburbs said they heard the explosion and felt the shudder.
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