A loud explosion was heard across Hamilton on Friday after a propane tank was accidentally destroyed and detonated at a local scrap metal yard, police say.
Hamilton police say an accident at Triple M Metal in the city's north end is to blame for the loud explosion sound that was reportedly heard across the city and into Burlington.
Investigators arrested a Hamilton man they are connecting with the death of Jason Gallant, who was found lying at the water's edge near Leander Boat Club on April 2.