A 77 year old woman has died following the bus crash in Piccadilly Gardens yesterday
The pedestrian, Almena Amica, 77, from south Manchester and known as Mena to her family and friends, was taken to hospital with serious injuries but sadly later died.
Almena’s family has issued the following tribute via Greater Manchester Police: “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. She was well-loved, our matriarch, and her presence will be hugely missed.
“Mena was a private person and her family asks that this be respected during our time of mourning. We thank all the services and people who came to her aid.”
Eleven other people, both pedestrians and bus passengers, were either treated at the scene or in hospital for minor injuries.
A 64-year-old man has been bailed on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after being arrested at the scene.
Sergeant Louise Warhurst, from GMP’s Serious Injury Collision Unit (SCIU), 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.
