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Body Found on Railway Avenue in Townsville

Police have closed the road between Doorey Street and Queens Road to facilitate an inquiry seeking dashcam footage

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Overview

  • Emergency services discovered the body on Railway Avenue at about 9:45 am Friday and immediately secured the scene
  • Detectives declared a crime scene and have launched a full investigation into the circumstances of the death
  • Authorities have imposed a road closure between Doorey Street and Queens Road to preserve evidence and protect public safety
  • Officers are appealing for dashcam footage from Railway Avenue captured since Wednesday to help reconstruct events
  • Investigators have not released any details about the victim’s identity or the cause of death as inquiries continue