Bagrie was the last to spend time with him, enjoying a catch-up with him on Friday night.
“Tré was one of those incredibly rare and special people who have an effect on how you appreciate life,” he said.
“He was incredibly talented, having trained as an industrial designer, an artist, a chef and a butcher.
“Beyond work, Tré was an incredible friend, an amazing leader and a humble, beautiful soul.
“Our entire team is numb with pain and grief.”
We are utterly devastated to have lost our dear, dear friend and colleague Tré yesterday. Taken far too soon, words...
Posted by Royalburn station on Saturday, December 16, 2023
In a tribute on social media, Royalburn described Anderson as an “old, wise soul, kind, humble and always the calm in the eye of any storm”.
“It pains us so much to think we will never hear your hearty laugh, or see your infectious smile in person again.
“We will miss you so much, mate. Until we meet again.”
Anderson was killed in a two-car collision on State Highway 6, near Arrow Junction, about 7.40am on Saturday.
The driver of the other vehicle involved was taken to hospital in a serious condition — a police spokesman was unable to provide an update on their condition yesterday.
The road was closed between Cromwell’s Pearson Rd and the Crown Range Rd, near Arrowtown, for almost six hours on Saturday, and re-opened just before 2pm.
The police spokesman said an investigation into the crash was ongoing.
