Australian reportedly killed when explosive vest detonates

Published January 24, 2022 2:27 PM

By ROD McGUIRK
Associated Press

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Police are investigating the death of a man who was reportedly killed when an explosive vest he was wearing detonated while he was driving his car in the Australian city of Melbourne. Seven News reports the vest is understood to have been triggered by the car hitting a speed bump. The car continued to travel a few hundred yards before it hit a parked vehicle. Police said emergency services found a man dead inside the car, which also contained “explosive items.” The TV news report says he visited the home of his ex-partner immediately before his death.

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