A girl injured after a bus crashed into a store in Manchester metropolis centre has died, police mentioned.
Almena Amica, 77, was concerned within the crash as a pedestrian and she or he was taken to hospital with critical accidents however later died, Higher Manchester Police mentioned.
Ms Amica was from south Manchester and often called Mena to her household and pals.
Eleven different folks, together with passengers and pedestrians, have been damage within the crash on Monday, and have been both handled on the scene or in hospital for minor accidents.
Police mentioned the bus driver, a 64-year-old man, has been bailed on suspicion of inflicting demise by harmful driving after being arrested on the scene.
Police, fireplace and ambulance crews have been dispatched after studies of the crash in Piccadilly Gardens.
Paying tribute, Ms Amica’s household mentioned she was “devoted to her household, pals and religion”.
“She beloved music, gardening, TV soaps and nature.
“She was the senior member of our household, the eldest sister and great-great-aunt.
“She was well-loved, our matriarch, and her presence can be vastly missed.
“Mena was a non-public particular person and her household asks that this be revered throughout our time of mourning.
“We thank all of the providers and individuals who got here to her support.”
In an announcement, Higher Manchester Police mentioned: “This was a tragic incident witnessed by lots of people in a busy space of the town centre.
“The investigation is progressing due to many calls with info acquired from the general public.
“Anybody who has not but spoken to officers however believes they’re able to help with inquiries ought to name 0161 856 4741 quoting log 1673 of 16/10/2023.”