Truck fire Gold Coast Isuzu dealership Arundel: sister’s tribute to Kyah McDonald
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Sister pays moving tribute to brother – ’21 forever’ – after he died of burns in shocking workplace explosion
- Truck exploded in a fireball at a Gold Coast Isuzu dealer Tuesday morning
- Three people were injured and rushed to hospital by paramedics
- Kyah McDonald, 26, tragically died of his injuries in hospital on Tuesday night
- His sister shared a heartbreaking tribute on social media on Wednesday
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The sister of a young man tragically killed in a shocking workplace explosion has posted a heartbreaking tribute on social media.
Kyah McDonald, 21, fought for his life after being one of three people injured when a truck caught fire at a Gold Coast Isuzu dealership on Tuesday.
He suffered burns to 90 percent of his body in the fireball and was rushed by paramedics to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, where he died later that night.
His sister Holly shared the emotional tribute to Facebook on Wednesday morning, alongside photos of the couple growing up together.
Kyah McDonald (left), 26, is remembered as a ‘nice and funny’ brother
Mr McDonald’s sister shared a heartfelt tribute to him on Wednesday (pictured) after he died following an explosion at a truck dealership
‘To my big brother.. I can’t even believe that I have to lose you so early in life. You really have brought so much joy into our lives and I want to thank you for being such a nice, funny and overall big brother,” Holly wrote.
“I am speechless, no words can describe the pain our family is going through right now… No person in this world didn’t like you. Rest in peace now, I love you. 21 forever.’
Emergency services were called to the Isuzu dealership on Newheath Road in Arundel just before 8am on Tuesday and found the three men – all in their 20s, seriously injured.
His sister Holly shared photos of the two growing up (pictured)
A spokesman for Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) told Daily Mail Australia that four crews responded to a call that a workshop was on fire at the site at 07:50.
Queensland Ambulance Service supervisor Stuart Cutajar said the 21-year-old man suffered ‘life-threatening’ burns and was taken to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBH) for treatment.
A second man, 19, suffered ‘significant’ burns to his face, arm and torso, while another, 33, suffered burns to his hand.
A fourth employee who witnessed the incident was treated for shock at the scene.
Mr Cutajar said workers on the ground ‘have done a fantastic job of helping us treat these patients’ by providing first aid before paramedics arrived.
“Four crews arrived and quickly contained the fire in a small area of a workshop, with the fire extinguished by 8.10 am,” a QFES spokesperson said.
Three men were treated for burns after the fireball at an Isuzu dealer on the Gold Coast (pictured)
An ambulance spokesman said workers at the scene did an excellent job providing the men with first aid
Gold Coast Isuzu, which is overseen by Peter Warren Automotive Holdings, has issued a statement.
“Peter Warren Automotive Holdings (ASX: PWR) reports that after an explosion on the Gold Coast at its Arundel facility, two employees suffered serious injuries and other employees are also receiving medical treatment,” the report said.
“The company is focused on supporting our people and their families and making sure they receive the best care and medical attention.
‘The safety and well-being of our employees is our highest priority.’
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland are investigating and a report will be prepared for the coroner.