Tributes flow for man killed under tonnes of rubbish at Eastern Creek
Family have paid tribute to Kurt Wilson, 47, who died on Monday under metres of waste that included washing machines and fridges.
- One man dead, another injured after being trapped under tonnes of landfill at Eastern Creek
- One man dead and another injured after becoming trapped beneath landfill
The family of a man killed after being buried under tonnes of rubbish at a Western Sydney tip have paid tribute to him as they vowed they “won’t stop” until they discover “the truth” behind his death.
It is believed a large bulldozer was involved when tonnes of garbage were accicentally heaped on top of Kurt Wilson, 47, and his co-worker at the BINGO Industries landfill at Eastern Creek on Monday afternoon.
The other man, aged in his 30s, could be heard screaming for help beneath the pile of waste, which included washing machines and fridges. Workers used their bare hands to sift through the debris in a desperate bid to save the pair, who were buried among the 2000-tonne pile of rubbish.
The younger man was pulled out after 20 minutes and was immediately treated by paramedics. Ten minutes later Mr Wilson was extricated after being trapped under 2m of rubbish. But despite the best efforts of paramedics, the father-of-three died.
The injured man was taken to Westmead Hospital and was discharged on Monday night.
Mr Wilson’s sister, Susan Newcombe, said she was “heartbroken” over the death of her brother and thanked everyone for their support.
“There are no words that could ever possibly describe what I am feeling at the loss of my brother Kurt may you Rest In Peace forever loved never forgotten,” Ms Newcombe wrote.
“Thank you to everyone for your condolences, prayers and thoughts.
“Today has been one of the hardest days for myself and my family so I ask everyone to hold your family tight and tell them everyday that you love them even when you are angry.”
Mr Wilson’s other sister Jackie Shiner said the family would not stop until they got to the bottom of exactly how their brother died.
“This should not of happened to my brother I want answers and I want the truth,” Ms Shiner said.
BINGO managing director and chief executive Daniel Tartak said the incident was a terrible tragedy that had shocked Mr Wilson’s co-workers and the company was “providing all the necessary support” to the family and team.
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