Isle Of Wight Council And Contractor Pay Tribute After Waste Collection Worker Dies Following Ryde Incident

Tributes have been paid following the death of an Isle of Wight waste collection worker who was injured in an incident in Ryde last month.

The incident happened on Tuesday 29 July.

The worker — a member of the Waste Collections Team — sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital for assessment.

In a statement, contractor Thalia confirmed the worker passed away on Sunday 10 August.

A Thalia spokesperson said:

“Our deepest condolences are with their family, friends and colleagues, and we ask that their privacy is respected at this extremely difficult time.

"We are continuing to assist all relevant authorities in relation to the incident, which is currently under investigation.”

The Isle of Wight Council also paid tribute. A spokesperson said:

“We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of one of our valued waste collection team members.

"On behalf of the Isle of Wight Council, we extend our heartfelt sympathy and sincere thoughts to their family, friends, and colleagues during this incredibly difficult time.

"This is a profound loss for our community… we honour their dedication and service. At this time, we are working openly and transparently with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as they carry out their investigation.

"While it is important to allow this process to take its course, we want to assure everyone that we are fully committed to supporting the investigation.”

The Health and Safety Executive is leading the investigation into the incident.