TRIBUTES have poured in for a woman who died following a bus crash in Manchester on Monday.
Almena Amica, 77, was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after the public transport collided with a shop in Piccadilly Gardens.
Tributes have poured in for a woman who died following a bus crash in Manchester on Monday
But despite the best efforts of paramedics, Almena, from south Manchester, later died.
In a tribute, her family remembered the “matriarch” nicknamed Mena, who was “dedicated to her family, friends and faith”.
They added: “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.
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