The family of Almena Amica paid tribute to their 'well-loved' matriarch after the tragic news.
A pensioner has tragically died in hospital after being hit by a bus that crashed into a shop at Piccadilly Gardens.
She has been named by police as Almena Amica. As reported in Manchester Evening News, 11 others, both pedestrians and bus passengers, were either treated at the scene or in hospital for minor injuries following the collision.In a statement issued by Greater Manchester Police, her family said: "Mena was dedicated to her family, friends and faith. She loved music, gardening, TV soaps and nature. She was the senior member of our family, the eldest sister and great-great-aunt.
Sergeant Louise Warhurst, from GMP's Serious Injury Collision Unit , said: "This was a tragic incident witnessed by a lot of people in a busy area of the city centre. The investigation is progressing thanks to many calls with information received from the public.
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