The 9th of April 2025 will forever remain the most heartbreaking day in the 14-year history of Auswide Transport Solutions.
On this day, we lost one of our own – Harnoor. A valued colleague, a devoted family man, a beloved son, and a dear friend. Just minutes from completing his journey, Harnoor’s life was tragically cut short in an incident that has shaken us all to our core.
Initial reports suggesting a collision between two prime movers were incorrect. We want to clarify that the incident involved trailers from a third-party vehicle that became uncoupled and veered directly into the path of Harnoor’s truck.
Our team spent the day alongside authorities at the scene, working closely to understand the circumstances. While we, like the investigators, may have our own developing understanding throughout the crash scene investigation, we fully respect that this remains an active investigation.
Out of respect for the official process and the privacy of all families involved, we will not be providing further details at this time.
Consistent with our company’s cultural values, we remain compassionate for all involved.
We are cooperating fully with the relevant authorities and remain committed to supporting a thorough and transparent investigation.
The safety and wellbeing of our people, partners, and the community has always been – and remains – our highest priority.
We would also like to extend our deepest gratitude to the first responders, recovery personnel, and all those who assisted at the scene.
In particular, we wish to acknowledge the heavy vehicle driver who was first to arrive. Your courage and selfless decision to assist in such a traumatic moment speaks volumes for you and your company, and we thank you sincerely.
Harnoor may not have been widely known across the broader transport industry, but to those of us who had the privilege to know him – his family, his friends, and his colleagues – he meant everything.
He was kind, compassionate, hardworking, humble, and deeply loved. His presence will be missed beyond measure, and his memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew him.
What has added to the pain of this loss is the deeply upsetting commentary that has surfaced on social media. At a time when compassion and empathy should be paramount, it is disheartening to witness callousness to such a compassionate and humble person in the face of such a profound tragedy.
We understand the scrutiny that can come with operating in the public eye, and we accept it. But to those who have responded with mockery, cruelty and hatred – we urge you to seriously reflect.
A beautiful young life has been lost and a family is grieving. There is no place for hate in moments like this.
We stand beside Harnoor’s loved ones in mourning, and we ask others to join us – in kindness, in compassion, and in respect. In Hanoor’s memory, we seek social and social-legal change.
- Tom Pausic is the Chief Executive Officer at Auswide Transport Solutions.