Tributes have been paid to the two women who sadly died after being hit by a car at Withington Hospital.
Claire Haslam, 44 and Deborah Clifton,49, both of Thorneycroft Avenue in Chorlton were taken to hospital, but both sadly died shortly after.
An 89-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing two deaths by dangerous driving. He has since been bailed.
The families of Clare Halam and Deborah Clifton provided the following joint statement:
“Clare and Debbie were like an old married couple, they would fight like cat and dog, bicker at the slightest thing but ultimately they were made for each other, so blissfully happy and without doubt soulmates.
“Clare was popular and well-liked by many, she was so full of life, but as a young lady she was really lacking in self-confidence until she met Debbie. Her and Debbie became inseparable and did practically everything together including raising their adorable little girl.
“Debbie would have been celebrating her 50th birthday this May and was so excited about the news of a new grandchild on the way.
“Debbie comes from a large loving family who will miss her very much. Clare was a much loved daughter, sister and auntie.
“We are all so heartbroken and will miss Debbie and Clare every day for the rest of our lives.
“They are together in heaven as they were on earth”
Senior Investigating Officer Sergeant Lee Westhead, from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit for GMP, said: “My thoughts are with the families of Clare and Debbie, I cannot begin to imagine what they are going through.
Our investigation is now underway and I would like to thank the public who have been incredibly helpful. We are now doing all that we can to piece together how this tragedy could have happened.”
