Body is found in a burnt-out car at Nambucca Heads in northern NSW
- A man’s body found in a burnt-out car at Nambucca Heads
- The police have launched an investigation into the incident
A man’s body has been found in a burnt-out car parked in bushland.
Emergency services were called to Simpsons Ridge Road, South Arm, about 15 miles west of Nambucca Heads in northern NSW, around 2pm Monday.
The call was prompted by reports of smoke billowing from bushland in the area.
A car was found on fire at the scene, with nearby bushes also on fire. NSW Rural Fire Service firefighters extinguished the blaze.
The body of a man was found inside the vehicle that had been set on fire.
A man’s body was discovered in a burnt-out car parked in bushland near Simpsons Ridge Road (pictured), South Arm, about 15 miles west of Nambucca Heads
Police have launched an investigation into the incident and an autopsy will be performed on the man in the coming days (stock image)
An investigation has been launched into the incident by the Mid North Coast Police District.
An autopsy will be performed on the deceased man to confirm his identity and how he died this week.
Detectives are speaking to the family of a man, 86, who was reported missing on the same day.
The older man was last driving a car in Macksville, about 12 miles southeast of South Arm, at about 11 a.m. Monday.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.